Test Development Engineer

Medtronic’s Test Development Team in Tempe, Arizona, is looking for a Senior Test Development Engineer to develop firmware and Automated Test Equipment software to support manufacturing electrical test and perform mixed signal analysis for PCB level and device level integrated system level testing. This individual contributor will have 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.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement testing methods to detect manufacturing defects in custom ultra-low power electronic systems.
• Develop firmware-based solutions in C as needed to meet specific test requirements.
• Develop test methods in Test Stand, LabView, or C++ depending upon which Automated Test Equipment (ATE) is utilized for any given test application.
• Investigate issues with test applications released to production and implement changes as needed.
• Responsible for documenting the test methodologies and executing verification & validation of test applications per the Test Application Standard Operating Procedure.
• Verify and debug custom hardware designed to fulfill electrical test requirements.
• Utilize statistical analysis tools to identify improvements to a test application.
• Collaborate with multiple internal functions to define test requirements, test methods, and improvement opportunities.

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.

• Bachelors degree - Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• Minimum 4 years developing firmware and test equipment
• Or minimum 2 years developing firmware and test equipment with a Master’s Degree
• Or PhD with 0 years relevant experience.

Nice To Have:

• Medical Device Industry experience
• Device level systems testing
• Mixed signal analysis

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package A 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):$103,200.00 - $154,800.00

This 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)

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first - developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life 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’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite 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 position will be based in Tempe, AZ.