We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 16 Dec 2024At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.A Day in the LifeNeuroscienceThe Medtronic Neuroscience Group develops life-restoring therapies and healthcare solutions that span the care continuum; integrating technologies and applying clinical and economic evidence to increase patient access, improve efficiency of procedures and deliver successful patient outcomes.In this exciting role as a User Validation Test Engineer II you will apply technical expertise to develop and perform usability and validation activities for software, hardware and systems to ensure Medtronic’s cutting edge medical products meet our user’s needs, quality and reliability standards. Join our Lafayette, CO based team in helping develop new hardware and software solutions for surgical navigation, robotics, and other enabling technologies.You will work closely with other development and cross-functional teams in an Agile environment. This position requires technical expertise and provides team leadership to solve complex technical problems with ingenuity and creativity. Position contributes to strategic direction for all aspects of Test Engineering including programs to positively impact development, production, installation, and service of products to the global marketplace. Work is performed under general direction.A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide.A Day in the Life
Plan and conduct user validation testing, including user recruiting, designing and conducting usability tests, summarizing, documenting and communicating results.
Coordinate and contribute activities to ensure project timeliness to goals, objectives, and milestones.
Ensure compliance with standards and regulations, including ISO and FDA QSR.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other test engineers.
Participate in all phases of product development as needed such as reviewing requirements, design, usability, risk assessment and defect tracking/analysis.
Contribute to department wide test strategies and process improvements.
Maintain proficiency in the use of testing tools, methodologies and best practices.
Effectively communicate and present findings, problems, and solutions within the team, organization, and outside the organization including recommendations for actions and prioritization.
Collaborate and maintain excellent working relationships with internal and cross-functional team members and stakeholders.
All activities must be performed in compliance with the Quality System.
Performs duties in compliance with environmental, health and safety related site rules, policies or governmental regulations.
All other duties as assigned.
Travel requirement: 10-20%
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
BS / BA degree in Engineering, Human Factors or Computer Science or technically related field
2+ years of experience with BS/BA
Master’s degree or higher
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume. This is NOT a remote position.Nice to Have - SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE
Experience with usability validation and human factors (IEC 62366)
Working knowledge of design or testing of complex software and hardware systems
Understanding of software development methodologies and software lifecycle
Ability to work in a team environment
Experience handling multiple tasks/projects and managing priorities
Experience working in a fast paced, collaborative team environment
Strong understanding of federal and international medical device regulations, such as FDA QSR, ISO 14971, 62304, 62366 and 13485, and EU MDR
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications, time management, and organizational skills
Experience engaging clinicians and gathering VoX feedback from customers
Experience working in a regulated environment
Physical Job RequirementsThe 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.Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA 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):$80,800.00 - $121,200.00This 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).Medtronic benefits and compensation plans (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?pagename=signon&conum=30601&coaffid=medtronic)About MedtronicWe 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 90,000+ 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.Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here (http://www.medtronic.com) .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.Welcome to our new Careers Site!If you applied before July 22nd, please check your email for a notification from us providing you with instructions and a link to set up your new account and retain access to your current activity. If you do not see an email from us, please feel free to proceed with creating a new account.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 90,000+ 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
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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 careIt 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 [email protected] request removal of your personal information from our systems please email [email protected]