Test Systems Development Engineer (Firmware Lab) - Fridley, MN

At 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 Life

As a Test Systems Development engineer you will work closely with cross functional teams to define , design , and implement test systems for Medical Device Instruments. This position requires the development and management of instrument test systems used by Firmware Verification Test (FWVT) engineers , and other functional groups, for code development and automated verification test regression testing for both legacy and new product development.

Candidates must have the skills to d esign and develop analog and digital electronic circuit s including modeling, schematic capture , board layout , and bring up. Candidates must also be familiar with developing embedded software using C/C++ /Python and have knowledge of the hardware/software interface .

Responsibilities include:

• Design ing and model ing analog electronic circuits

• Understands MOSFET, JFET, BJT transistor circuits

• Understands amplifier designs and transfer functions

• Develop models of circuitry in Spice and/or MatLab /Mathematica

• Designing and modeling digital electronic circuits

• Logic design using discrete components

• Capable of reading Verilog/VHDL designs and understand data flow

• Knowledge of state machine development

• Develop ing schematics and board layouts

• Knowledge of schematic capture tools (Altium, Cadence)

• Ability to transfer/translate schematic entry to PCB layout tools (Altium, Cadence)

• Knowledge of developing and maintaining component libraries for schematic and PCB tools

• Understands PCB Layout techniques and design rule definitions

• Troubleshoot ing digital and analog circuitry to the component level leveraging strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Familiar with board bring-up of new designs

• Ability to use soldering tools and implementing board rework

• Ability to read and understand circuit schematics

• Develop ing embedded software using C/C++ /Python

• Understands multi-threaded environments

• Understands development using RTOS environments

• Capable of architecting data structures applicable to data management requirements

• Can design interrupt driven event systems

• Ability to leverage hardware peripherals to enhance code performance

• Develop tooling code to aid in debugging/testing of embedded code

• Cross functional coordination with individuals to obtain requirements and inputs

• Balancing multiple project priorities in addition to user support

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of working experience

• Advanced degree with 0+ years of working experience in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field

Nice to Have

• Experience in the design, development, and maintenance of hardware test systems in the medical device industry

• Demonstrated understanding of software and firmware processes and techniques

• Knowledgeable of RF Telemetry/ Bluetooth communication systems

• Altium toolset experience

• Understand operation and limitations of lab equipment such as:

• Oscilloscope

• Logic Analyzer

• Power Supplies

• Spectrum Analyzer

• Multi-meter

• Linux Development Experience

• Experience with scripting languages, (Python, bash, TCL)

• Familiar with software development on desktop systems

• Knowledge of GUI code development using various languages (C#/Python)

• Ability to define GUI layout and connect widgets to achieve goals

• Knowledge of Git tools and GitLab work flows

• Knowledge of DevOps tools and best practices

DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS

Autonomy: Established and productive individual contributor. Works independently with general supervision on larger, moderately complex projects / assignments.

Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are general, and may require understanding of broader set of issues or other job areas but typically are not complex. Makes adjustments or recommends enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area.

Communication and Influence: Communicates primarily and frequently with internal contacts. Contacts others to share information, status, needs and issues in order to inform, gain input, and support decision-making.

Leadership and Talent Management: May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and / or employee in Support Career Stream.

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.

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):95,200-142,800

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

About Medtronic

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.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here .

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.

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