Test Engineer I

at  Medtronic

North Haven, CT 06473, USA -

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Immediate27 Nov, 2024USD 68000 Annual31 Aug, 20241 year(s) or aboveMedical Devices,Biomedical Engineering,Project Teams,Excel,Technical Writing,Interpersonal Skills,Communication SkillsNoNo
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Description:

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
Medtronic, Inc. is engaged in medical technology. A new product development team for the Surgical Innovation business in Medtronic is seeking a Test Engineer I. The Test Engineer shall support test activities to best meet the project’s requirements. This position will be a part of a R&D Test Engineering Team and will interface with cross-functional team members.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

  • Work in a multi-disciplinary team developing test methods for a complex, electro-mechanical system
  • Plan, execute and document system and sub-system tests
  • Document tests via test methods and reports
  • Validate Test Methods and support test results validation reports
  • File documentation, software, or drawings in depository system
  • Create quality and safety related documentation to support validity of test and test fixture.
  • Support test team by executing verification testing
  • Support hardware and electrical engineers with test fixtures
  • Train other team members on various testing activities
  • Communicate test related activities and results with multi-disciplinary team members
  • Developing test methods for design verification
  • Designing and Analyzing test method validation (MSA, Gage R&R, etc) studies
  • Investigating test failures and identifying root cause
  • Analyzing test data using appropriate statistical tools
  • Writing Engineering Reports as needed
  • Reviewing requirements for testability
  • Developing overall verification strategy against requirements
  • Estimating required sample sizes or developing sample size justifications
  • Writing Design Verification Protocols and Reports
  • Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment.
  • Plans and arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices.
  • Provides test area with parameters for sample testing and specifies tests to be performed.
  • Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements.
  • Responsible for testing all customer samples and for special tests that cannot be performed in the test area.

Skills/Abilities:

  • Demonstrated ability to perform as a contributing member of cross functional teams, including quality, electronic, and mechanical engineers.
  • Analytical with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft office programs including Excel and Word
  • Organize and be able to prioritize workload, meet multiple deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication skills [oral and written] including listening; and ability to maintain clear project status and interlocks with internal project teams and external test agencies
  • Strong interpersonal skills: function as a “team player” and work constructively and cooperatively with all team members in the best interests of the program.
  • Direct involvement with Design Verification of medical devices
  • Experience with complex, eletromechanical and/or software controlled and/or robotic systems including mechanical, electrical, and software components
  • Proficient in technical writing to convey clear and concise instructions to other functional teams

Required Knowledge and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or biomedical engineering with 0 years of engineering experience

Nice to Have

  • 1+ year of testing experience at Medtronic
  • Experience in medical device product development
  • Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals and proven hands-on electronic/mechanical skills
  • Demonstrated experience and expertise with product testing, test equipment, analysis methodologies and test documentation
  • Familiarity with standard test equipment such as Instron, imaging scopes, force gauges, data loggers, and CMM
  • Experience in testing electro-mechanical systems

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):$68,000.00 - $102,000.00
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.
At Medtronic, most positions are posted on our career site for 3-7 days

Responsibilities:

  • Work in a multi-disciplinary team developing test methods for a complex, electro-mechanical system
  • Plan, execute and document system and sub-system tests
  • Document tests via test methods and reports
  • Validate Test Methods and support test results validation reports
  • File documentation, software, or drawings in depository system
  • Create quality and safety related documentation to support validity of test and test fixture.
  • Support test team by executing verification testing
  • Support hardware and electrical engineers with test fixtures
  • Train other team members on various testing activities
  • Communicate test related activities and results with multi-disciplinary team members
  • Developing test methods for design verification
  • Designing and Analyzing test method validation (MSA, Gage R&R, etc) studies
  • Investigating test failures and identifying root cause
  • Analyzing test data using appropriate statistical tools
  • Writing Engineering Reports as needed
  • Reviewing requirements for testability
  • Developing overall verification strategy against requirements
  • Estimating required sample sizes or developing sample size justifications
  • Writing Design Verification Protocols and Reports
  • Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment.
  • Plans and arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices.
  • Provides test area with parameters for sample testing and specifies tests to be performed.
  • Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements.
  • Responsible for testing all customer samples and for special tests that cannot be performed in the test area


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:1.0Max:6.0 year(s)

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

IT Software - QA & Testing

Software Testing

Graduate

Electrical mechanical or biomedical engineering with 0 years of engineering experience

Proficient

1

North Haven, CT 06473, USA