Materials Engineer II - Extrusion Support

Job Description

Careers that Change Lives

MATERIALS ENGINEER II - EXTRUSION SUPPORT

Medtronic Cardiac and Vascular Group ( CVG ) provides interventional devices to treat coronary arteries that are blocked by atherosclerotic plaque and devices and therapies to treat structural defects of the heart. CVG brings all our cardiac and vascular businesses together into one cross-functional, collaborative operating unit to employ the full breadth of our talent, technologies, products, services and solutions to address the needs of customers and patients across the globe.

Danvers Massachusetts is home to Medtronic’s Extrusion Technology Center of Excellence, and we are looking for a Materials Engineer II with experience in Plastics and Polymers to provide technical support in the area of Extrusion . This includes materials selection, problem-solving, and applied research. You will also serve as a key member of large scale product transfer.

You will be 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.

• Serve as the Extrusion & Materials representative on a team. Work independently with general supervision on larger, moderately complex projects / assignments.
• Contribute to project milestones on the team and this may have some involvement in cross functional assignments.
• Communicate primarily and frequently with internal team members.
• Set objectives for own job area to meet the objectives of projects and assignments.
• Participate in technical activities for materials selection, processing, and product design with the team.
• Work with upstream and downstream process owners to improve process reliability.
• Generation of 3D CAD models.
• Responsible for coordinating material, equipment and tooling with external vendors.

Problems and issues faced are difficult, and may require understanding of multiple issues, job areas or specialties. Analysis provided is in-depth in nature and often provides recommendations on process improvements.

Medtronic is intensely focused on creating a workplace environment which reflects our standing as the world’s top medical device company. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the patients we serve and an unrelenting desire to improve our business.

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.

Medtronic seeks candidates who will meet our customer expectations by striving without reserve for the highest possible reliability and quality in our products, processes, and systems by being accountable, having a voice, and taking action.

IF YOU HAVE A PASSION TO WIN AND SOLID WORK ETHIC, COME WORK FOR US.

LET’S TAKE HEALTHCARE FURTHER, TOGETHER

A Day in the Life:

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Analyze, research, design and develop materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems.
• Apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic, non-metallic and composite material and processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes.
• Develop, analyze and apply material properties and design allowables, processing processes and quality engineering specifications.
• Material analyses may include failure analysis of components, systems and subsystems, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications.
• May review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of experience.
• Practical knowledge and demonstrated competence within job area typically obtained through education combined with experience.

Nice to Have:

• Degree in Engineering. Strong preference for Bachelor of Science degree in Plastics or Polymer Science.
• Master’s degree helpful.
• Extrusion experience.
• Knowledge of screw and tool design, resin characteristics, temperature control, automated feedback loops, and ancillary downstream equipment such as burst testers and slickers.
• Extrusion Experience while working for Medtronic.
• Harrel Extruder experience is a plus.
• Molding & Braiding experience is a plus.
• Internship and/or Co-op experience while in college.
• Large Scale Product Transfer experience.
• Demonstrated computer skills such as Solidworks, Moldflow Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of Statistics.
• Process Engineering experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or other Regulated Industry.
• Working knowledge of Moldflow.
• Working knowledge of Design of Experiments and familiarity with Statistical software such as Minitab.
• Familiarity with Insert injection molding and vertical injection molding systems.
• Experience in process and equipment validation.

About Medtronic
Together, 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 Requirements
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. (ADA-United States of America)

• Posting Date: Jun 25, 2021
• Travel: No