Careers that Change Lives
The Diabetes Operating Unit focuses on improving the lives of those within the global diabetes community. As a business, we strive to empower people with diabetes to live life on their terms by delivering innovation that truly matters and providing support in the ways they need it. We’re committed to meeting people with diabetes where they are in their journey, always with an aim to make their lives easier. Our portfolio of innovative solutions are designed to provide customers greater freedom and better health, helping them achieve better glucose control, while spending less time managing their disease.
Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, their unique backgrounds, and their individual life experiences to work every day. It’s no accident —we work hard to cultivate a workforce that reflects our patients and partners. We believe it’s the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions.
A Day in the Life
We are looking for a motivated individual with strong analytical skills to join our team. The position involves research and development of algorithms related to glucose sensing technology. The individual will work with members of the algorithm team to improve the performance of continuous glucose sensors through the application of machine learning and advanced signal processing techniques, mathematical modeling, and experimentation. The role will involve all aspects of the R&D process, including data gathering, analysis, theory and algorithm development through to validation for regulatory submissions. A successful candidate will have in-depth technical knowledge of machine learning and signal processing methodologies and would take part in the full cycle of the development process which includes but is not limited to the design, implementation, debugging, testing and integration with other subsystems. Lastly, the candidate will also be involved in the documentation of such algorithms for regulatory submissions both domestically and internationally.
Position Responsibilities:
- Apply principles of machine learning and signal processing, develop algorithms in MATLAB or other software package to test concepts
- Analyze, quantify and visualize large amounts of data to generate verifiable conclusions
- Contribute development projects from investigation through to productization
- Comply with external and internal regulatory requirements
- Write detailed technical and scientific reports and manuscripts
- Apply data analysis results to aid product development decisions and clinical study design
- Collaborate closely with others in the R&D organization
- 4+ years of experience (Medical device industry preferred) in algorithm development with a bachelor’s degree
- OR, 2+ years of experience (Medical device industry preferred) in algorithm development with an advanced degree (PhD, Masters)
- Knowledge of and direct experience working with signal processing and machine learning methodologies
- Extensive programming experience with MATLAB and/or Python
- Demonstrated ability to work and lead within a team-based project environment
- Ability to effectively communicate technical information through presentation and through the preparation of technical documentation and/or manuscripts
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals
- Industry or academic experience working with biological signals; preferably in medical devices
- Experience in a regulated industry and exposure to regulatory submissions
- Experience interacting with a multi-disciplinary, cross-functional team
- Experience utilizing statistical methods to inform decision making
- Demonstrated ability in managing/supporting multiple projects in a deadline driven environment
- Demonstrated ability in producing written documentation such as specifications, engineering reports, test plans, test procedures, validation plans, and validation reports
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description 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. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America) #J-18808-Ljbffr