Senior Research & Development Engineer - Onsite

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

About the role

Cranial & Spinal Technologies develops technologies and therapies that support the treatment of complex neurological and spinal conditions. The organization partners across research, engineering, clinical, and product development teams to advance solutions that improve patient outcomes and expand treatment options for patients and healthcare providers.

This position is based in Memphis, Tennessee, and follows an onsite work arrangement. No travel is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute research and development activities supporting new product and technology development initiatives.
• Develop and evaluate studies to investigate scientific and technical questions relevant to product performance, safety, and effectiveness.
• Analyze experimental results and technical data to support project decisions and development milestones.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and recommend solutions to advance research and product development objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development activities from concept through commercialization.
• Contribute to research programs, product development projects, and clinical study activities as applicable.
• Translate scientific and technical findings into product design recommendations and development strategies.
• Document research methods, study findings, and technical conclusions in accordance with quality and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of spine technologies experience, OR an advanced degree with 2+ years of relevant research and development experience.
• Experience designing, executing, and analyzing scientific or engineering studies.
• Experience collecting, interpreting, and communicating technical data and study results.
• Experience supporting research, product development, or technology development initiatives.
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in engineering, life sciences, biomedical engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in medical device research and development.
• Experience supporting product development activities within a regulated environment.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineering, clinical, quality, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Experience translating scientific research or technical discoveries into product development applications.

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers.

Pay

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $105,600.00 - $158,400.00. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range applies across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and certain locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location.

Benefits

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to regular employees who work 20+ hours per week:

• Health, Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)
• Incentive plans
• 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
• Short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.