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A Day in the Life
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This position is onsite in North Haven, Connecticut.

The R&D Engineer II supports the Surgical Operating Unit (OU) Standards Management program by assessing regulatory and industry standards for applicability to Surgical products and ensuring continued product compliance. This role reviews new and revised standards, evaluates existing product data for compliance, and leads or supports investigations to determine remediation strategies where needed. The engineer partners with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Product Development to maintain alignment with evolving global regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review applicable regulatory and industry standards and determine applicability to Surgical OU products.
• Assess product documentation, test reports, and design data to determine compliance with applicable standards.
• Monitor new and revised standards and evaluate potential impact to existing and developing products.
• Lead or support investigations related to standards updates to determine remediation activities required to maintain compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Product Development to implement standards-related updates.
• Support standards management processes including documentation, gap assessments, and compliance tracking.
• Provide technical expertise during research and/or product development activities.
• Design, develop, analyze, and troubleshoot engineering solutions related to product compliance and standards implementation.

Minimum Requirements (must have)

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field with 0-2 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in Medtronic Surgical OU.
• Experience with medical device regulatory standards (for example IEC, ISO, FDA guidance).
• Experience performing gap assessments or standards impact assessments.
• Knowledge of design controls and product development processes in a regulated environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience reviewing technical standards, test methods, or regulatory guidance preferred.
• Ability to analyze technical data and assess compliance with regulatory or industry standards.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. a7 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description 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. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life-where your unique background and perspective are valued.
Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$88,800.00 - $133,200.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific 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. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

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