Engineer I

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 10 Nov 2026   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. A Day in the Life The Engineer I will support New Product Development within Medtronic’s R&D team in the Peripheral Vascular Health (PVH) Operating Unit. This role supports all phases of product development, including test method development and verification/validation, regulatory submission support, equipment qualification and revalidation, and site operational initiatives. The position will also contribute to AI-enabled and agentic engineering efforts as part of broader innovation initiatives. This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, hands-on technical engagement, and a commitment to building a deep understanding of PVH therapies, product functionality, and manufacturing processes.           U.S. Candidates: This role offers a flexible work style that may include a combination of onsite and remote work. Please note that flexible arrangements are not guaranteed for all positions and may change over time based on business needs and facility space. Future adjustments could include transitioning to full-time onsite.           Primary Responsibilities • Design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot, and provide technical support throughout research and product development activities • Design and execute studies to investigate specific technical questions within the area of expertise • Support product research and development activities and may assist with clinical trial-related work as needed • Translate research findings into practical, manufacturable, and marketable product solutions • Participate in AI-related initiatives and agentic engineering efforts • Execute and support test strategies, including planning, coordination, and completion of testing activities • Perform hands-on laboratory and product evaluation work to deepen technical understanding of PVH therapies • Develop product understanding through test methods, technical documentation, and product evaluations • Execute Test Method Validations in accordance with applicable procedures and regulatory requirements • Support Production Part Approval Process activities and associated documentation requirements • Route, review, and approve technical reports while ensuring compliance with Quality Management System procedures and documentation standards • Partner with Regulatory Affairs to understand submission strategies and support regulatory documentation needs • Support equipment replacement, qualification, and revalidation activities across the site • Deliver work of complex projects with guidance from team • Identify and resolve problems that are not immediately evident but are generally straightforward in nature • Contribute minor changes to systems and processes to improve performance or resolve issues • Communicate primarily with internal contacts within the immediate group and gathers, confirms, and shares information as needed Preferred Qualifications • Experience in agentic engineering, coding, and software integration preferred • Familiarity with medical device technologies, test methods, equipment qualification, or design verification and validation preferred • Hands-on laboratory or manufacturing support experience preferred • Degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or a re