Medtronic
Senior R&D Engineer
Mounds View, Minnesota, United States of America · Senior · Contract
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About the role
- We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 6 Nov 2026 Careers that change lives start here.
- A Day in the Life The Structural Heart portfolio within Medtronic's Interventional Cardiology Therapies (ICT) Operating Unit is looking for a Senior R&D Engineer.
- This position is based at our Mounds View, MN facility and requires a minimum of 4 days per week on-site for in-person collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Analyze clinical and preclinical imaging datasets including computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, and fluoroscopy to support structural heart research and development
- Develop anatomical reconstructions, segmentation workflows, and quantitative measurement methodologies using advanced 3D imaging software
- Create and maintain data-processing, measurement, and analysis tools using Python and/or MATLAB
- Support product development and preclinical activities through image analysis, anatomical assessments, and technical investigations
- Develop and evaluate predictive models that support patient screening, device evaluation, and anatomy-device interaction assessments
- Partner with cross-functional teams, physicians, and external researchers to support technology development and scientific research initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or a technical discipline with 4+ years of experience OR advanced degree with 2+ years of experience
Nice to have
- Experience with cardiovascular imaging analysis, image segmentation, or anatomical modeling
- Experience using Python and/or MATLAB for data analysis, measurement automation, or image-processing applications
- Experience with CAD or CT image post-processing software such as Materialise Mimics or 3mensio.
- Experience authoring technical reports, analyses, or scientific documentation
- Knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, pathology, and structural heart disease
- Experience interpreting cardiovascular imaging modalities including CT, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy
- Experience with transcatheter therapies, catheter-based procedures, or heart valve device development/manufacturing
- In depth knowledge of mitral and tricuspid valve and surrounding structures
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
Benefits
- 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.
Company info
- U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact.
- 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.
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