If you’re an early-career engineer looking to work on technology that can directly impact patients’ lives, this could be an excellent opportunity. Medtronic is hiring a Research & Development Engineer I in Irvine, California, where you’ll contribute to the development of neurovascular medical devices through hands-on engineering, prototyping, laboratory testing, and data analysis. The position is on-site and offers a base salary of approximately $74,400–$111,600 per year.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Medtronic |
| Role | Research & Development Engineer I |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline; 0–2 years of engineering experience, including internships or research |
| Job Location | Irvine, California, USA |
| Salary | $74,400–$111,600 per year |
| Work Type | On-site |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Level | Entry Level / Early Career |
| Industry | Medical Devices / Healthcare Technology |
Job Description
As an R&D Engineer I, you will contribute to the development of neurovascular medical device technologies through hands-on engineering, testing, prototyping, and data analysis activities. Working under the guidance of experienced engineers and technical leaders, you will support product development programs from concept evaluation through design verification while gaining experience with medical device development processes, design controls, and engineering best practices.
Primary Responsibilities
- Design, prototype, and evaluate medical device concepts, components, and subsystems to support product development objectives.
- Plan and execute laboratory, benchtop, and simulation testing to assess product performance and generate technical data.
- Analyze experimental results and communicate findings, recommendations, and conclusions to project teams.
- Create and maintain engineering documentation including test protocols, reports, specifications, design records, and development summaries.
- Participate in product development activities in compliance with Product Development Process (PDP) and Design Controls requirements.
- Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Manufacturing, and Program Management partners to support development milestones and technical decisions.
- Support design reviews, risk assessments, root cause investigations, and technical problem-solving activities.
- Assist with physician evaluations, laboratory studies, and product development testing activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, biomedical, electrical, materials Engineering, or another engineering discipline and 0 to 2 years of engineering experience, including internships, co-ops, academic research, or industry experience.
- Hands-on experience with laboratory testing, prototyping, engineering design projects, or product development activities obtained through academic, research, internship, or professional work.
- Experience analyzing experimental or engineering data and documenting results in technical reports or presentations.
- Ability to create and maintain technical documentation in a structured engineering environment.
- Ability to work on-site and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Internship, co-op, research, or industry experience within the medical device, healthcare, biotechnology, or other regulated industries.
- Exposure to product development processes, engineering documentation practices, and design controls.
- Experience with experimental design, test method development, and data analysis.
- Experience using engineering tools such as computer-aided design (CAD), statistical analysis software, or data visualization tools.
- Interest in implantable, catheter-based, neurovascular, cardiovascular, or neuromodulation technologies demonstrated through coursework, projects, research, or industry experience.
Selection Process
- Online Application – Submit your application and updated resume.
- Resume Screening – Medtronic reviews your education, technical background, and relevant experience.
- Recruiter Screening – Selected candidates may participate in an initial recruiter discussion.
- Technical Interview – Assessment of engineering knowledge, problem-solving, testing, and product-development experience.
- Hiring Manager / Team Interview – Discussion with the R&D team and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Final Selection – Candidate evaluation, references/background checks, and offer process.
- Job Offer – Successful candidates receive an employment offer from Medtronic.
How to Apply
- Visit the Medtronic Careers website.
- Search for “Research & Development Engineer I – On-site” in Irvine, California.
- Review the job requirements carefully.
- Prepare an updated resume highlighting engineering projects, internships, laboratory testing, prototyping, CAD, data analysis, or medical-device experience.
- Submit your application through the official Medtronic careers portal.
- Monitor your email for recruiter communication and interview updates.
