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A Day in the Life
Senior Computational Modeling Engineer

The Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) Operating Unit offers devices and therapies that treat patients with abnormal heart rhythms and heart failure. We are comprised of three businesses:

Cardiac Pacing Therapies

Cardiovascular Diagnostics & Services

Defibrillation Solutions

This position will provide highly specialized computational modeling expertise in design and development of innovative products to treat cardiac diseases. The emphasis will be on modelling the electrophysiology of the heart and the interaction between cardiac function and medical devices in vivo. Bearing in mind first principles, the Senior Computational Modeling Engineer will understand business requirements, formulate a modeling approach that will address those requirements, independently carry out the modeling activities and provide concise communication of the results through technical reports and presentations. The ideal candidate must have sufficient knowledge and expertise in modeling cardiac electrophysiology.

This position is in Mounds View, MN. within the Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) operating unit. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We are working on-site 4 days per week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This role will require less than 10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

A Day in Life:

Perform theoretical and finite element analysis (FEA) and/or to predict cardiac system behavior under in vivo and in vitro types of load conditions. This individual will develop technical solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of creativity and critical thinking. In general, the following responsibilities apply for the Senior Computational Modeling Engineer role. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Utilize FEA and other numerical techniques to develop electrophysiological cardiac models capable of capturing physiological effects and able to incorporate cardiac devices to assist in the design and evaluation of cardiac devices (e.g., Sensing, pacing, electric fields).
• Together, with research & development members, identify research goals and best applicability of computational models.
• Apply modeling tools to help design and develop new test methods and integrate new materials and processes.
• Regularly update methods and implementation to improve efficiency, applicability, and to maintain state-of-the-art practices.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional product development teams to help bring products to market
• Carry out timely troubleshooting by engaging peers, software technical support, and literature.
• Perform model verification study and validation assessment as appropriate.
• Provide regular status updates to internal customers and management.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate technical assessments and analysis results.
• Provide peer feedback to others in the group on their work.
• Generate intellectual property and aid in the evaluation of intellectual property.

The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrated knowledge or expertise in cardiovascular electrophysiology.
• Experience in solving multiphysics problems that requires coupling among mechanical, electrical, biological and fluid behaviors.
• Experience with incorporating subject- and/or patient-specific features into computational modelling methods.
• Experience with programming/scripting in Python and Matlab.
• Experience with CARPentry, or similar.
• Experience with Mimics or Simpleware.

Qualifications

Must Have - Minimum Requirements

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE BE SURE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUME

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or a related technical discipline and minimum of 4 years of technical work experience OR advanced degree with 2 years of work technical experience OR PhD with 0 years of experience.

Nice to Have

• PhD engineering degree with an emphasis in FEA or electrophysiology.
• Experience using FEA for device design, optimization, testing verification, method validation, and regulatory submissions.
• Ability to scope tasks and projects (time, resources and tools) to develop a schedule and update management.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with others on cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Six Sigma practices and statistical methods.
• Experience with ANSYS, Abaqus, or LS-DYNA.
• Experience with CAD software such as Pro/Engineer or Solidworks.
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new knowledge quickly.

Physical Job Requirements

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS - 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 accommodation 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. (ADA-United States of America)

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.

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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):$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 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