Senior R&D Engineer - Modeling & Simulation

Medtronic · Irvine, CA

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Medtronic seeks a Senior R&D Engineer for computational modeling and simulation of neurovascular devices in Irvine, California. The role involves developing finite element analysis models to predict device performance and safety, with collaboration across R&D and product development teams. Position requires advanced expertise in structural mechanics and medical device simulation.

What they're looking for

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline plus 4+ years Abaqus experience on biomedical problems
Alternatively: Master's degree with 2+ years relevant experience or PhD
Expert knowledge of solid mechanics, continuum mechanics, and nonlinear material behavior
Proficiency with FEA platforms: Abaqus, FEBio, ANSYS, LS-DYNA, or equivalent software
Experience with model verification, validation, and uncertainty quantification methods
Knowledge of anatomy segmentation from medical imaging (CT, MR, DSA) and automation
Strong technical communication and regulatory documentation skills

What you'll be doing

Develop and implement advanced FEA models for neurovascular device design, deployment, and performance evaluation
Build and validate material models for polymers, metals, tissues, and braided structures using experimental data
Design and execute structural, dynamic, fatigue, and explicit analyses to assess device durability and vascular interaction
Lead verification and validation activities for computational models and support regulatory submissions
Collaborate with R&D, Materials Science, and Product Development teams to integrate modeling into design decisions

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