Medtronic - North Haven, CT
posted 3 months ago
At Medtronic, you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. As a Biomedical Engineer I, you will be working in the Systems Engineering team within the R&D department, gaining valuable experience in the design validation process of medical devices. You will be part of a dedicated team that defines and conducts evaluations for the design validation of new products and improvements in the surgical operating unit pipeline. This role is crucial in ensuring that our medical devices meet the highest standards of safety and efficacy before they reach the market. Your responsibilities will include the establishment and optimization of test methods and protocols for studies, executing bench top, simulated tissue, and wet lab studies. You will collaborate with surgeons, physician assistants, and nurses as subject matter experts to gather feedback on the performance of the test devices. Additionally, you will utilize design for reliability and manufacturability tools and principles, observe robotic and laparoscopic surgeries in hospital settings, and engage with medical professionals to understand user needs. Documentation will be a key part of your role, including writing assessment analyses, voice of customer (VOC) results, and study reports. You will also be involved in designing, developing, and providing safety testing, repair, and maintenance of biomedical equipment, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and quality control standards. Your research activities may include designing studies on enzyme reactions and the effects of organic compounds on biological processes, participating in compound screening and optimization programs, and developing and running enzyme assays. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of medical technology and improve patient outcomes.