Senior R&D Engineer - Polymer Scientist

At Medtronic, begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. As a Senior R&D Engineer, Polymer Scientist, lead research, design, and development of life-saving medical device products. This role suits candidates with deep expertise in polymer science and enthusiasm for AI and data analytics to drive next-generation technologies.

In a typical day, focus on R&D of new embolization products, including research, synthesis of new formulations, testing, and characterization activities. Design and redesign medium to high complexity medical devices and subsystems. Apply AI and data analytics to optimize material performance and accelerate product development cycles.

Work under general direction in project roles as an extended team member, conducting product testing, creating prototypes, and seeking Voice of the Customer input. Participate in pre-clinical in vivo labs, hospital observations, and customer interactions. Test designs through lab experiments and evaluations, with CFD simulation knowledge as a plus.

Join a team committed to bold ideas with speed to put patients first, working onsite a minimum of 4 days a week. Foster cross-functional collaboration in Irvine to engineer the extraordinary. Contribute inventions and advances recognized in the medical and scientific community.