Job Description

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

Medtronic

At Medtronic, we value what makes you unique. Be part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations

Our Purpose

At our Medtronic, plc, R&D (Research & Development) Department in Galway, Ireland, we focus on the development of cutting-edge medical devices in the Coronary, Structural Heart, PVH, Cardiac Rhythm Management and Neuromodulation space. Our R&D Engineers in Galway are directly involved in working on the development of innovative products for use in medical procedures.

As a R&D Engineer I within the Interventional Cardiology Therapies (ICT) operating unit, you will support a team in the technical development of new products, from early-stage investigation and research through translation into commercial medical device.

Come for a job, stay for a career!

A Day in The Life Of:

• You will contribute to developing products for use in medical procedures as defined / required by the business needs of the company.
• You will design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot, and provide technical skills during research and / or product development
• You will participate in establishing the most effective, reliable, and cost-effective processing methods for manufacturing operation.
• You will provide technical support to product and process development and on field related activities such as clinical programs and complaint investigations.
• You will be working in multidiscipline teams in planning and implementing the introduction of new products, in line with marketing plans and undertaking specific projects as designated in support of the business activities of Medtronic.
• You will support the introduction / implementation of product / process / materials changes to the manufacturing operation.
• You will effectively represent Medtronic Vascular externally with our customers.
• You will design studies to investigate specific life science questions within your field of expertise.
• You may be involved in product research and development and / or clinical trials.
• You will translate research discoveries into usable and marketable products.
• You will document design / development / test activities as required in Engineering Laboratory notebooks
• You will monitor and evaluate safety practices and ensure compliance with legislation and understand and operate departmental and company quality procedures.

Key Skills & Experience

• Level 8 Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Biomedical, Electronic, Software)
• Co-op or internship experience within Structural Heart would be advantageous
• Dynamic team player who can work effectively and proactively on cross functional teams.
• Established and productive individual contributor.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and efficiently.
• Good communicator and fluency in English, both in writing and speaking.

Medtronic offer a competitive salary and flexible Benefits Package

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. 

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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.

Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: Ireland: 41,600.00 EUR - 62,400.00 EUR | This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).