Electrical Engineer I

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 an Electrical Engineer I working on the Surgical Robotics program (R&D RPE - Released Product Engineering) at Medtronic, you will be part of a team that supports the production electronic hardware for the capital and instrumentation equipment within the robotic system. You will work with other team members in developing, testing, integration, verification, validation, and production transfer of sophisticated electronic systems.

Location: North Haven, CT or Boston, MA
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Design and verify electrical circuits within the Robotic Assisted Surgery Platform.
• Design models and execute simulations. Analyze results.
• Design and test custom electrical assemblies and cable assemblies.
• Debugs components and complex systems
• Develop, document, and execute test procedures and protocols.
• Applies knowledge of personal computer hardware, peripherals, operating systems and device drivers.
• Assembles bills of materials, interfaces with key suppliers.
• Participate in generating electronics specifications from system and subsystem requirements.
• Participate in the development of product build procedures.
• Participate in design reviews.
• Participate in developing requirements and perform hardware / software integration.
• Participate in DFMECA and component derating studies.
• Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks.
• Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree with 0 years of engineering experience

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree in a related technical field such as electrical engineering
• Medical device electrical engineering experience
• Medical device product development, regulatory process, safety, e.g., IEC 60601
• Previous experience with robotics
• Knowledge of firmware / embedded software development is desirable.
• Programming Languages: Python, C
• Experience with Linux and Windows
• Experience developing electrical and electronic schematics with electronic software packages.
• Basic understanding of technical principles, theories, and techniques
• Basic knowledge and application of investigative research and analysis
• Basic understanding of engineering practices, product safety and root cause analysis
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and computer software skills utilizing research-based applications
• Ability to compile and organize technical data using Excel, Word, or Minitab
• Ability to work in teams - we are looking for a team player!
• MSOffice

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):$69,600.00 - $104,400.00

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).

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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