applications for image guided surgery. GUI development using C++ on a
UNIX/Linux platform required. Follow the link to apply!
It's challenging. It's energizing. It's rewarding.
That's why nearly 39,000 employees around the world have chosen to
spend their career at Medtronic, a global leader in medical technology.
We provide lifelong solutions for people with chronic diseases guided
firmly by our mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life.
Today, every 5 seconds the life of someone somewhere in the world is
improved by a Medtronic product or therapy. We hope you'll consider
joining our team and discover why Fortune magazine named us one of
"America's Most Admired Companies" for the last 10 years, "100 Best
Companies to Work for in America" 8 of the last 11 years, and one of
the "Best Managed Companies". Medtronic has a culture of camaraderie,
pride in one's work, and trust in management.
To apply for this role, go to: Software Engineer
To apply for other Medtronic jobs, visit Medtronic Jobs
Medtronic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Position Description
Applies technical expertise toward developing world class software
applications for image guided surgery. Works on the design,
development, test and maintenance of software used in the medical
field.
Position Responsibilities
The Software Engineer II is responsible for contributing to the
development of cutting edge products used in the medical field.
Specific tasks include:
• Designing, developing, testing and documenting software
components and applications.
• Assisting with requirements gathering, estimating and planning
efforts
• Interfacing with mechanical, electrical, systems, and test
engineers
• Troubleshooting and debugging, maintaining, and supporting
existing software products
• Supporting labs and surgical evaluations of products
• Representing the company at industry trade shows and customer
sites
• Participating in on-going professional development activities
• Follow Medtronic Navigation product development standards and
practices
• Willingness and ability to assume increased responsibility
• Working effectively, independently and in a team environment
• Occasional domestic and international travel may be required
• Performs other related duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIRED
• B.S./B.A. in Engineering or similar related field
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
• 3+ years of software development experience with B.S./B.A.
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
• Proficient programming in C/C++
• Working knowledge of software design, development, debug and test
practices
Desired/Preferred Qualifications
• Scripting language (Python, Perl, Shell) experience
• Unix/Linux experience
• Strong knowledge of software design including OOA/OOD and design
patterns
• Software development experience in the medical industry or other
regulated industry
• Experience developing GUI applications
• Experience building medium to large size C++
applications/libraries
• Strong knowledge of modern, iterative software design processes
and development practices including agile and test-driven development
• Project management skills, including planning, estimation and
requirements management
• Expertise in one or more of the following: STL, Qt, Boost, XML,
XML schemas, OpenGL, Direct3D
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
* Local talent preferred
Physical Job Requirements
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here 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. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required
to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear and reach with hands and arms. The
employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
objects, tools, or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this
job include normal vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The
noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
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It's challenging. It's energizing. It's rewarding.
That's why nearly 39,000 employees around the world have chosen to
spend their career at Medtronic, a global leader in medical technology.
We provide lifelong solutions for people with chronic diseases guided
firmly by our mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life.
Today, every 5 seconds the life of someone somewhere in the world is
improved by a Medtronic product or therapy. We hope you'll consider
joining our team and discover why Fortune magazine named us one of
"America's Most Admired Companies" for the last 10 years, "100 Best
Companies to Work for in America" 8 of the last 11 years, and one of
the "Best Managed Companies". Medtronic has a culture of camaraderie,
pride in one's work, and trust in management.
Medtronic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Position Description
Works with minimal guidance to support the design, development, test,
and market release of software used in both surgical navigation
applications and other medical devices. Contribute to the processes and
tools used to create and test software applications. Develop and assess
the quality programs and systems of Medtronic Navigation to applicable
standards.
Position Responsibilities
• Actively participate in product development cycle by reviewing
software project documentation, participating in product risk
assessments, and working closely with Product Development to develop
appropriate verification and validation testing requirements.
• Work cross-functionally to implement improvements to the software
life cycle, including the establishment of risk management as an
integral part of the quality management system as an overall framework
for the application of appropriate software engineering methods and
techniques.
• Create and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other
documentation to support the Quality System in regards to software and
system design.
• Identify and implement software process metrics for the software
product development life cycle. Develop, analyze and monitor metrics
pertaining to software defects uncovered during development, testing and
post-release.
• Recommend and lead corrective and preventive actions to improve
software product quality. Ensure documentation and findings are
completed on time and in a timely manner in accordance with FDA and
European Regulatory agency standards and procedures.
• Provide solutions to a wide range of difficult challenges. Work
independently to determine and develop solutions that are imaginative,
thorough, practicable, and consistent with organizational objectives.
• Provide QA oversight to assigned suppliers. Disposition
nonconforming product at the Material Review Board meetings. Interface
as necessary with suppliers to ensure product specifications are met.
Lead supplier audits and assessments.
• Promote continuous improvement through the use of such tools as
Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen.
• Follow all Quality System Practices as defined by Medtronic
Navigation's practices, policies and Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs) to ensure that FDA, ISO and European Medical Device quality
standards and regulations are met where applicable.
Basic Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIRED
• B.S./B.A. in Engineering or similar related field
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
• 5+ years of previous experience in an engineering position with
B.S./B.A.
• 3+ years of previous experience in an engineering position with
M.S./M.A.
• 0+ years of previous experience in an engineering position with
Ph.D
Desired/Preferred Qualifications
• Working knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations, Medical
Device Directive, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and ISO 62304 standards.
• Skilled in product risk assessment, requirements management and
tracing, defect tracking, configuration management techniques, and how
they are applied in the software development lifecycle.
• Some knowledge in one or more of the following areas: C/C++,
Linux/Unix, Java, External Communication (RS-232, TCP/IP, wireless)
• Formal training in Lean and Six Sigma methods combined with
project deployment experience at the green belt or greater level is
highly desirable.
Physical Job Requirements
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here 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. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
stand, sit, walk, talk, hear and reach with hands and arms. The employee
frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects,
tools, or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job
include normal vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions
of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in
the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
