Distinguished Engineer – Surgical Research and TechnologyCareers that Change Lives You will join a worldclass organization and team of cross functional engineering leaders responsible for innovating the future of Medtronic's surgical products and platforms for open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery.https://www.medtronic.com/covidien/en-us/robotic-assisted-surgery/hugo-ras-system.htmlImpact patient outcomes. Come for a job, stay for a career.In the Surgical Operating Unit, part of Medtronic's Medical Surgical Portfolio, we believe patients around the world deserve access to quality care and improved outcomes. We strive to expand global access to care and reduce variability through advanced technology and analytics solutions.A Day in the LifeThis Distinguished engineer position is a key technical leadership role within the Surgical Research and Technology (R&T) organization at Medtronic. R&T supports all four businesses within the Surgical OU, including robotic surgery, advanced surgical instrumentation, general surgical therapies, and digital surgery technologies.R&T explores solutions that cross the boundaries between these groups to optimize outcomes for patients and deliver precise and predictable surgery.This individual will be responsible for defining and leading projects that advance the broad range of product portfolios within the Surgical OU.Using an entrepreneurial and systems mindset, they will work closely with clinical and marketing leaders to identify potential products and technologies that address significant unmet clinical needs. They will explore product solutions and identify critical technical, clinical, and business risks that must be addressed to realize the solution.They will then create project plans, assemble and organize project teams, define milestones, and lead teams to achieve the desired results.This is a pivotal role within R&T with visibility and technical influence at the highest levels of Medtronic and across the company. We are looking for a seasoned, inspiring, strategic-minded technical individual with extensive medical device expertise and a track record of hands-on development experience, as well as, defining scalable platform level solutions. The job requires excellent communication skills to define and sell an opportunity, enable fruitful collaboration across a multidisciplinary team, and lead a team to define and achieve critical goals. #MDTsurgicaljobs #MDTsurgicalengineering #MDTsurgicalinnovationKey ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership:Support the development and execution of a long-term strategy to innovate the future of surgeryProvide key insights and experience to define future products and technology roadmapsIdentify technologies that have the potential to advance and transform Medtronic's productsLead and/or support multiple projects within Surgical R&TGuide development teams to ideate and optimize design solutions based on extensive experience in product developmentDrive key architectural thinking and designs that enable modularity and the use of common components, subsystems and overall platforms across the companyMindset, Communication, and Collaboration:Advocate and communicate the strategic vision of R&TProvide technical guidance and expertise to Medtronic's leadership teamEstablish and promote cross functional and cross operating unit technical collaborationsShare knowledge across the organization, acting as a center of knowledgeMentor and support technical leaders and peers throughout the organizationMust Have: Minimum RequirementsBachelors degree requiredMinimum of 15 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 13 years of relevant experienceNice to HaveMasters or PhD degree in engineering or similar field10+ years of hands-on experience in defining and creating complex medical products & platformsExperience with roboticsMajor involvement in medical device projects from initial conception to full production & implementationContinuous learner who adapts quickly and positively to change and is a skilled change agentAn active listener, a strong and clear communicator, and confident presenterCogent, concise written communicationExperience independently managing and prioritizing design approach to multiple projects (e.g. consultancy) or complex systems (e.g. medical systems); experience with timelines and budgetingWorkflow agility and clear communication to meet fluid project priorities and requirements and tight timelinesAbout MedtronicTogether, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.Physical Job RequirementsThe 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. (ADA-United States of America)Salary and benefitsA 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. Learn more about our benefitshere.The provided base salary range is used nationally in the United States (except in Puerto Rico and certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)here.This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)here.
