Test Engineer II - Exempt

Join our dynamic team in Minneapolis, MN, where you will be a key contributor in the research, design, and development of mechanical and electromechanical products and systems. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work fully onsite in our state-of-the-art test lab, with occasional remote work possible, such as some Fridays for report writing.

Top 3 Skill Sets Required

• Adaptability
• Ability to Quickly Learn New Concepts
• Familiarity with Medical Device Design Verification (preferred)

Main Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Design Verification Execution, including:
  • Test Method Development
  • Test Method Validation
  • Test Method Execution
  • Managing Technicians during Test Method Execution
  • Writing Design Verification Protocols
  • Analyzing Test Data and Writing Design Verification Reports

Products Supported

Multiple products in the Neuro and Pelvic Health Portfolio, including the SenSight Deep Brain Stimulation System.

Target Years of Experience

1–2 years

We are seeking an early-career candidate who is willing to learn and adaptable to take on various tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Development: Plan, design, develop, and verify mechanical and electromechanical systems.
• Project Management: Support projects through all stages, from R&D to manufacturing, ensuring they meet product requirements, technical specifications, timelines, and budget constraints.
• Innovation and Improvement: Recommend and implement options or approaches to enhance safety, performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of systems, processes, and facilities.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including electrical and systems engineers, to deliver integrated solutions.
• Problem Solving: Analyze engineering problems, providing in-depth analysis and innovative solutions to improve processes and products.
• Prototyping and Testing: Oversee the creation of prototypes and conduct testing to characterize, refine, and verify designs. This role will also be responsible for design characterization and design verification protocols, analysis, and reports. This role could also include aspects of test equipment qualification and test method validation.
• Documentation and Compliance: Prepare detailed engineering documentation and ensure designs comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and department best practices.
• Communication and Influence: Communicate effectively with senior internal and external stakeholders.

Required Knowledge and Experience

Requires practical knowledge and demonstrated competence within job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. Requires a University Degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of experience.