Senior R&D Materials Engineer – Interventional Neuromodulation
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Posted: 10/19/2026Assembly
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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in materials science and engineering, particularly in the development and optimization of medical device materials, including polymers and composites. Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaborations, manage complex technical challenges, and mentor junior engineers in a regulated industry.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Materials Science ExpertiseMedical Device DevelopmentMaterial CharacterisationDesign Of ExperimentsCollaboration Skills
Tech Stack
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Key responsibilities & impact- Provide materials expertise within the Galway Interventional R&D team, with technical ownership of the bone cement materials portfolio
- Collaborate with global colleagues, suppliers and partners to develop and optimise medical device materials and processes
- Support work from early investigation through verification, validation, commercialisation and existing-product support
- Guide materials selection, characterisation and testing
- Resolve complex technical challenges and mentor colleagues
- Provide materials science and engineering expertise to new product development and released product reliability teams
- Address materials challenges across early-phase product development projects
- Apply materials science principles to polymer and composite material solutions and associated manufacturing, fabrication and assembly processes
- Support sustaining engineering activities for commercial products
- Lead development of product and process requirements, especially material specifications
- Establish reliable and cost-conscious material processing methods for manufacturing
- Support clinical programmes, field-related activities and complaint investigations
- Lead design and technical reviews with cross-functional partners, suppliers and stakeholders
- Develop and execute strategies and evaluation plans addressing materials, design and process gaps
- Participate in sourcing, testing and approval of materials
- Set technical expectations for supplier and vendor deliverables, review work and provide direction
- Provide day-to-day technical direction, coaching and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians
- Contribute to intellectual property generation and product development for medical procedures
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, with at least seven years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience; or a PhD with at least 2 years of relevant experience
- For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
- Experience developing, analysing or specifying materials and related processing or fabrication methods
- Material characterisation, laboratory testing, test method development and interpretation of technical data
- Knowledge of material properties, design requirements, processing controls and quality specifications
- Knowledge of design of experiments, statistical methods, Six Sigma or design for manufacture
- Ability to work independently on complex technical problems, manage project deliverables and influence decisions through clear technical communication
- Strong collaboration skills across functions, sites and organisational boundaries
- Medical device development or another regulated industry is preferred
- Polymers, biomaterials, bone cement or other materials used in implantable or interventional devices is an advantage
- Familiarity with design controls, risk management, material equivalency, failure analysis or supplier process reviews is beneficial
- Roles below the Principal level require unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary and flexible Benefits Package
- Short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability leave
- Dependent daycare spending account
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Simple Steps global well-being program
- Incentive plans
- 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
- Short-term disability
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement
- Capital Accumulation Plan for Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums
- Paid sick time for temporary employees, as required under applicable state law
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Hard Skills
Materials EngineeringPolymer ScienceMaterial Properties AnalysisLaboratory TestingTest Method DevelopmentStatistical MethodsSix SigmaFailure AnalysisMaterial Processing MethodsDesign Controls
Soft Skills
Technical CommunicationMentorshipProblem SolvingProject ManagementCollaboration
Industry Keywords
Biomedical EngineeringRegulated IndustryBone CementImplantable DevicesInterventional DevicesQuality SpecificationsRisk ManagementSupplier Process ReviewsIntellectual Property GenerationCommercialisation