Principal RPE Systems Engineer at Medtronic
Boston, MA 02108
About the Job
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all
You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.A Day in the LifeMedtronic is looking for a Principal Systems to join the Systems Engineering Team within the newly formed Surgical Operation Unit
Responsible for both leading and contributing to investigations and root causing of issues associated with the Hugo Robotically Assisted Surgical System, the successful candidate will work with a cross functional team to support sustaining activities, perform impact assessments, evaluate requirements, and document system and subsystem architectures
She or he will own the planning, execution, and documentation of sustaining-supporting systems activities
In this role, he or she will be a critical member of projects in a visible and fast-paced role
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: Understand, evaluate, and communicate system performance, desired behavior, and usability in the context of clinical use
Investigate internally and externally reported issues to determine root cause and propose process or technical resolution
Lead and contribute to Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) and field Issue Investigation processes
Evaluate functional and performance impact of proposed design changes related to enhancements, cost-down, and component end-of-life issues and others
Perform customer, system and subsystem requirement impact assessments, changes, review, and reconciliation
Work with engineers to develop an understanding of the technological underpinnings of system architecture and detailed design
Employ Model Based Systems Engineering best practices to document and communicate system design changes
Oversee, and be deeply acquainted with, regulated development processes and standards for risk management, usability, and safety to ensure systems design changes and documentation meet relevant safety and regulatory standards
Provide leadership and mentoring to junior engineers
Track and communicate status of deliverables.Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, evaluates alternatives including cost and risk, supportability and analyses for total systems.Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.TECHNICAL SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM: An individual contributor with responsibility in our technical functions to advance existing technology or introduce new technology and therapies
Formulates, delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results
May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals
The majority of time is spent delivering R&D, systems or initiatives related to new technologies or therapies – from design to implementation - while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills.DIFFERENTIATING FACTORSAutonomy: Recognized expert, managing large projects or processes.Exercises considerable latitude in determining deliverables of assignments, with limited oversight from manager.Coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level specialists.Organizational Impact: Contributes to defining the direction for new products, processes, standards, or operational plans based on business strategy with a significant impact on work group results.May manage large projects or processes that span outside of immediate job area.Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are difficult, moderately complex and undefined, and require detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation.Develops solutions to moderately complex problems, and/or makes moderate to significant improvements of processes, systems or products independently to enhance performance of job area.Implements solutions to problems.Communication and Influence: Represents organization as a primary contact for specific projects and initiatives; communicates with internal and external customers and vendors at various levels.May negotiate with others to reach understanding or agreement, and influence decision-making.Leadership and Talent Management: Typically provides guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area.Typically manages major / moderately complex projects, involving delegation of work and review of work products, at times acting as a team leader.Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires mastery of a specialty area and full knowledge of industry practices, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.May have broad knowledge of project management.Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or for degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R
§ 214.2(h)( 4)(iii)(A) and minimum 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.Physical Job RequirementsThe 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. The 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.Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA 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.Salary ranges for U.S (excl
PR) locations (USD):$128,000.00 - $192,000.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California
The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location
Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).Medtronic benefits and compensation plansAbout MedtronicWe lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people
From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves
We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law
In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.At Medtronic, most positions are posted on our career site for 3-7 days. SummaryLocation: Boston, Massachusetts, United States of AmericaType: Full time
You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.A Day in the LifeMedtronic is looking for a Principal Systems to join the Systems Engineering Team within the newly formed Surgical Operation Unit
Responsible for both leading and contributing to investigations and root causing of issues associated with the Hugo Robotically Assisted Surgical System, the successful candidate will work with a cross functional team to support sustaining activities, perform impact assessments, evaluate requirements, and document system and subsystem architectures
She or he will own the planning, execution, and documentation of sustaining-supporting systems activities
In this role, he or she will be a critical member of projects in a visible and fast-paced role
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: Understand, evaluate, and communicate system performance, desired behavior, and usability in the context of clinical use
Investigate internally and externally reported issues to determine root cause and propose process or technical resolution
Lead and contribute to Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) and field Issue Investigation processes
Evaluate functional and performance impact of proposed design changes related to enhancements, cost-down, and component end-of-life issues and others
Perform customer, system and subsystem requirement impact assessments, changes, review, and reconciliation
Work with engineers to develop an understanding of the technological underpinnings of system architecture and detailed design
Employ Model Based Systems Engineering best practices to document and communicate system design changes
Oversee, and be deeply acquainted with, regulated development processes and standards for risk management, usability, and safety to ensure systems design changes and documentation meet relevant safety and regulatory standards
Provide leadership and mentoring to junior engineers
Track and communicate status of deliverables.Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, evaluates alternatives including cost and risk, supportability and analyses for total systems.Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.TECHNICAL SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM: An individual contributor with responsibility in our technical functions to advance existing technology or introduce new technology and therapies
Formulates, delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results
May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals
The majority of time is spent delivering R&D, systems or initiatives related to new technologies or therapies – from design to implementation - while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills.DIFFERENTIATING FACTORSAutonomy: Recognized expert, managing large projects or processes.Exercises considerable latitude in determining deliverables of assignments, with limited oversight from manager.Coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level specialists.Organizational Impact: Contributes to defining the direction for new products, processes, standards, or operational plans based on business strategy with a significant impact on work group results.May manage large projects or processes that span outside of immediate job area.Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are difficult, moderately complex and undefined, and require detailed information gathering, analysis and investigation.Develops solutions to moderately complex problems, and/or makes moderate to significant improvements of processes, systems or products independently to enhance performance of job area.Implements solutions to problems.Communication and Influence: Represents organization as a primary contact for specific projects and initiatives; communicates with internal and external customers and vendors at various levels.May negotiate with others to reach understanding or agreement, and influence decision-making.Leadership and Talent Management: Typically provides guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area.Typically manages major / moderately complex projects, involving delegation of work and review of work products, at times acting as a team leader.Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires mastery of a specialty area and full knowledge of industry practices, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.May have broad knowledge of project management.Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or for degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R
§ 214.2(h)( 4)(iii)(A) and minimum 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.Physical Job RequirementsThe 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. The 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.Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA 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.Salary ranges for U.S (excl
PR) locations (USD):$128,000.00 - $192,000.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California
The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location
Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).Medtronic benefits and compensation plansAbout MedtronicWe lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people
From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves
We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law
In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.At Medtronic, most positions are posted on our career site for 3-7 days. SummaryLocation: Boston, Massachusetts, United States of AmericaType: Full time
