Senior Software Reliability Engineer - CRM

Medtronic•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Life Senior Software Reliability Engineer Careers That Change Lives At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to make tomorrow better than yesterday, and that makes it an exciting and rewarding place to work. We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations. The Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) Operating Unit offers devices and therapies that treat patients with abnormal heart rhythms and heart failure. We are comprised of three businesses: Cardiac Pacing Therapies Cardiovascular Diagnostics & Services Defibrillation Solutions We put people first in all we do as we remain on the leading edge of innovation to ensure that we treat more people year after year. We excel in how we operate to deliver the best experiences for people who touch our therapies. In this exciting role as a Senior Software Reliability Engineer, you will have responsibility for ensuring our software products exceed the safety and reliability requirements and expectations of patients, clinicians, regulators, and the business. This position is in Mounds View, MN. within the Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) operating unit. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We are working on-site 4 days per week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This role will require less than 10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects. 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. A Day in the Life In general, the following responsibilities apply for the Senior Software Reliability Engineer role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required in engineering, math, science, or technical discipline
Minimum of 4 years of technical experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in a highly regulated industry, preferably implantable medical devices
Advanced degree in Engineering or suitable Clinical/Field Support, Safety or Reliability Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, software development / test, or Product Development Engineering experience
Experience with 21 CFR Part 820 (Quality System Regulation), ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and Hazard Analysis and Risk Analysis techniques (e.g., FTA, DFMEA, Hazard Analysis Logs, Risk Management Report & Files), IEC 62304 / 82304.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work cooperatively and influence outcomes as part of a cross-functional team
Ability to manage project timelines to execute tasks and deliverables in a timely manner
Experience in the design, maintenance, or continuation engineering of released software or software systems, including mobile applications
Knowledge of Software Development Live Cycle (SDLC), Design for Reliability (DfR), Design for Reliability and Manufacturability (DRM), Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), Design for Lean Sigma (DFLS), and/or robust design practices

Responsibilities

Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop and release new cardiac rhythm management software products and design changes.
Plans, leads, and integrates Design for Reliability (DfR) activities on product development projects to drive product safety, complaint reduction, reliability, and quality outcomes that exceed patient, customer, company, and regulatory agency expectations.
Evaluates designs for potential failure modes, assesses potential hazards and harms, prioritizes safety risks, identifies appropriate risk controls, and compiles evidence to demonstrate benefits outweigh product risks.
Defines and allocates reliability requirements and goals, develops and leads reliability demonstration strategies, manages completion of reliability growth activities, and recommends design and manufacturing updates to ensure design achieves required levels of product reliability.
Work directly with the CE Mark Renewal team to ensure our products continue to be available in multiple geographies.
Performs engineering reviews of quality records while advocating for safety, reliability, and quality in design reviews and other project meetings.

Benefits

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 (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)