- Job Title: Senior Engineer, R&D Systems Engineering (Electrophysiology Division)
- Location: Plymouth, MN (On-site)
- Assignment Length: 12 months (Potential to convert to a full-time position: Yes)
- Travel Required: No
Role Summary
Looking for a senior engineer for R&D systems engineering in Electrophysiology division. Prior experience in medical devices and/or systems engineering a plus, especially prior experience related to establishing user needs and requirements for new product development. Experience with implantable/ class III devices, electromechanical devices, or echo imaging modalities (e.g., TEE, ICE) a plus.
This position has been freshly opened to support the newly created LAAO Systems Engineering team. The engineer will focus on new product development for left atrial appendage occlusion implant and delivery systems.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Years of Experience: 6+ years of related work experience with a complete understanding of specified functional area.
- Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline (or an equivalent combination of education and work experience).
- Industry Experience: Experience in the medical or pharmaceutical industry is required.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
Responsible for providing technical support in the creation and the development of new medical device products. Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.
- Researches, develops, designs, and evaluates mechanical and electro-mechanical materials, components, assemblies, processes and/or equipment.
- Performs analysis and/or interviews to determine the requirements and constraints of the system.
- Analyzes user needs and provides input to stakeholders.
- Conducts feasibility studies to verify capability and functionality.
- Develops new concepts from initial design to market release.
- Directs support personnel and coordinates project activities.
- Writes and submits intellectual property (patents).
- Maintains detailed documentation throughout all phases of research and development.
- Reviews or coordinates vendor activities to support development.
- Research various cost-effective, alternative approaches to current processes.
Skills & Experience Profile
Top 3 Required Skills (Non-Negotiable)
Required Skill
Tool / Technology / System
Depth of Experience
What the Candidate Must Be Able To Do
Requirements development & systems engineering
Experience translating user needs, clinical insights, physician feedback, and engineering data into measurable system and subsystem requirements and architecture.
Experimental design & statistical data analysis
Minitab, JMP, or similar
Intermediate
Must have experience designing experiments and collecting and analyzing data.
Technical leadership & cross functional execution
Ability to lead technical investigations, drive cross-functional alignment, influence without authority, identify technical risks, and communicate recommendations to project leadership. Must be capable of independently defining next steps with limited oversight.
Top 3 Preferred Skills
Preferred Skill
Tool / Technology / System
Value to the Role
Willing to Flex?
Anatomical modeling and anatomical model development
3Mensio, Solidworks, or similar
Strong Advantage
Yes
Structural heart, electrophysiology, or catheter-based device development
No
Physician research & user needs development
Yes
Systems Used Daily
The engineer will regularly work with requirements management systems, risk management processes, design control documentation, product lifecycle, and quality management systems.
Day-to-Day & Working Environment
- Work Breakdown: 60% project work, 20% meetings, 20% documentation.
- Typical Day: A mix of lab work, desk work, and occasional physician interactions/interviews to gather feedback.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works primarily with R&D, clinical engineering, human factors engineering, design assurance, and marketing, alongside occasional physician interactions.
- Team Culture: The team is collaborative, highly engaged, and focused on delivering results in a fast-paced product development environment. We partner closely across functions to solve complex technical challenges and value individuals who take ownership, communicate proactively, and bring a systems-thinking mindset. As a growing team, there is meaningful opportunity to influence technical decisions, improve processes, and help shape the future while working alongside talented and supportive colleagues.
Ideal Candidate Personality Traits
- Systems thinkers, highly analytical, proactive, and naturally inquisitive.
- Strong listening skills who enjoy understanding the "why" behind requirements and design decisions.
- Comfortable navigating incomplete information.
- Able to connect clinical, engineering, and business considerations when making recommendations.
90-Day Success Criteria
A successful first 90 days includes a firm understanding of the LAAO system, actively supporting project needs, and starting to dig into areas of interest and research topics for future next-generation projects.
Interview Process
- Screening Interview: Initial call with the manager via Teams (video).
- Panel Interview: In-person panel interview on-site in Plymouth, MN.
- Participants: Manager, representative from R&D, and representative from systems engineering.