Medtronic

Senior Field Clinical Engineer - NMPH - Remote within USA

Medtronic$108K — $162K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Northridge, CA
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 4 years experience in clinical research or related field, or
  • Advanced degree and 2 years experience in clinical research or related field
  • Experience at Medtronic or in the medical device industry preferred
  • Experience managing clinical devices is a plus
  • Familiarity with neuromodulation or pelvic health devices strongly preferred
  • 2+ years in clinical research and knowledge of GCP/regulatory guidelines preferred

Responsibilities

  • Support all phases of clinical research studies from initiation to close-out.
  • Provide on-site technical support during clinical procedures and device implants.
  • Act as a liaison among engineering, clinical research teams, and physicians.
  • Monitor study progress and support sites to ensure data quality.
  • Build strong relationships with investigators and clinical teams to understand their needs.
  • Offer feedback to engineering and R&D for product improvements.
  • Educate teams and customers on technology and best practices, especially during launches.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account and healthcare flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance and long-term disability
  • Tuition assistance and reimbursement
  • Incentive plans and 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid time off and employee stock purchase plan
  • Employee Assistance Program and global well-being program
Full Job Description
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 8 Aug 2026

A Day in the Life

Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, their unique backgrounds and their individual life experiences to work every day. It's no accident - we work hard to cultivate a workforce that reflects our patients and partners. We believe it's the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions. 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.

As a Senior Field Clinical Engineer (FCE), you will play a critical role in supporting clinical studies and advancing neuromodulation technologies. This position serves as a technical bridge between engineering, clinical research teams, and physicians to ensure successful study implementation, high-quality data collection, and effective use of investigational and commercial devices. The primary focus of the role is supporting clinical trials while providing clinical insights that help improve existing products and guide development of new technologies.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
  • Support all phases of clinical research studies, including investigator identification, site nomination, activation, training, enrollment support, and study close-out.
  • Provide on-site technical support during clinical procedures and initial product implants, evaluating device performance in the clinical setting.
  • Serve as a liaison between engineering, clinical research teams, and physicians to ensure proper device use and protocol adherence.
  • Monitor study progress and support sites in maintaining high-quality data collection and documentation.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with investigators and clinical teams to understand capabilities, research interests, and patient needs.
  • Provide feedback to engineering and R&D teams to support product improvements and development of new technologies.
  • Collaborate with clinical research partners on study protocols, execution, and documentation.
  • Educate internal teams, sales partners, and customers on technology, clinical applications, and best practices, particularly during product launches.


Location: Remote within US

Remote: We are seeking a committed professional to join our team, required to reside within the region and drive or fly to multiple accounts throughout the US. A valid driver's license is essential for this role, which also involves 70% - 75% amount of travel outside the region, presenting opportunities for broader engagement.Occasional work across multiple time zones .

Ability to travel up to: 70-75% domestically with some international travel

Must Have (Minimum Requirements)

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.
  • Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience in clinical research/clinical or as a clinical specialist/field clinical engineer/clinical sales rep or
  • Advanced degree and 2 years of experience in clinical research/clinical or as a clinical specialist/field clinical engineer/clinical sales rep

Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Experience at Medtronic or within the medical device industry
  • Experience in the management of clinical devices
  • Neuromodulation or Pelvic Health device training strongly preferred
  • Experience in biomedical engineering, hospital/clinic and/or medical sales
  • 2+ years of experience in clinical research, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and/or regulatory compliance guidelines for clinical trials

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.

Recruitment Fraud Alert

We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:

Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official [redacted].com email addresses.

Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.

If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.

If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at [redacted].

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):$108,000.00 - $162,000.00

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

About Medtronic

Medtronic plc is an Irish-domiciled multinational medical device company that develops and manufactures medical device technologies and therapies to treat chronic diseases worldwide. Medtronic was founded in 1949 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as a medical equipment repair shop. Today, the company operates in more than 160 countries and employs over 90,000 people. Medtronic's primary products include implantable pacemakers and defibrillators, insulin pumps, spinal and neurostimulation devices, surgical tools, and patient monitoring systems. The company is committed to improving patient outcomes and expanding access to healthcare through innovative medical technologies.
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Size
95,000 employees
Market Cap
$102.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.8 billion
Founded
1949
5 Year Trend
+1.3%
Revenue
$27.9 billion
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