We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 26 Sep 2025 Position Description: R&D Engineer for Medtronic, Inc located in Santa Ana, CA. Responsible for the development and improvement of new transcatheter valve replacement products. Develop design concepts/prototypes/test methodology to conduct material, component, and implant level testing to meet development and regulatory requirements. Document design within applicable Design Control, Quality and Regulatory requirements. Conduct design verification and validation testing per approved protocols and document in accordance with applicable development regulatory requirements. Leverage clinical and technical Applications for cardiovascular products, including Transcatheter and Surgical heart valves, human anatomy, and all phases of the Product Development Process (PDP). Responsible for Medical Device Design specifically in Bioprosthetic heart valves, including prototyping and system interactions with soft tissue and shape memory alloys. Translate patient/physician needs into design input requirements in compliance with Design Controls Standards including ISO 5840. Leverage Mechanical Testing and Prototyping including mechanical testing including tension/compression and bending, and fixture prototyping for Bioprosthetic heart valves, including pulsatile hydrodynamic and biaxial testing. Responsible for fluid flow measurements using MATLAB and Python, as well as Finite Element Modeling and Analysis (FEM/FEA) software including ANSYS, ABAQUS, and HyperMesh. Run Durability and Fatigue Analysis of soft tissue, including S-N curve generation through simulations using 3D image processing software including Materialise Mimics, and automated measurement software. Responsible for Engineering Analysis and Biomechanics with applications in structural heart implant design, tolerance stack-up, mechanical design, and material characterization. Specialization in structural analysis of shape memory alloys and soft materials, with proficiency in statistical techniques including hypothesis testing, predictive analysis, and machine learning for soft tissue characterization. Leverage Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP). #LI-DNI. *Position works a hybrid model and will be onsite in Santa Ana, CA four (4) days per week. Relocation assistance not provided. Basic Qualifications: Master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Biomedical Engineering or related engineering field and six (6) months of experience as an R&D engineer or related occupation. Must possess experience gained through internships, research, coursework and/or work experience, with each of the following: Clinical and technical applications of cardiovascular products, including Transcatheter and Surgical heart valves, human anatomy, and PDP; Designing implantable heart valves using SMA in compliance with ISO 5840; Mechanical Testing of heart valves, including tension, compression, bending, pulsatile hydrodynamic, biaxial, and Durability and Fatigue; Test fixture and device prototyping; MATLAB, Python, ANSYS, ABAQUS, HyperMesh, Materialise Mimics, and automated measurement software; and Engineering Analysis and Biomechanics for structural heart implant design, tolerance stack-up, hypothesis testing, predictive analysis, machine learning, mechanical design, material characterization, and S-N curve generation. Salary: $97,000 to $124,800 per year The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those 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, and Simple Steps (global well-being program). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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), and 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. Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page\_name=signon&co\_num=30601&co\_affid=medtronic) We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. **We change lives** . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives. **We build extraordinary solutions as one team** . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough. **This life-changing career is yours to engineer** . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… + **Build** a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world + **Grow** a career reflective of your passion and abilities + **Connect** to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning These commitments set our team apart from the rest: **Experiences that put people first** . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need. **Life-transforming technologies** . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms. **Better outcomes for our world** . Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls. **Insight-driven care** . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees) . For updates on job applications, please go to the candidate login page and sign in to check your application status. If you need assistance completing your application please email AskHR@medtronic.com To request removal of your personal information from our systems please email RS.HRCompliance@medtronic.com