Technical Field Engineer II

Position Description:         

Technical Field Engineer II for Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN. Responsible for regional education and training activities and support national programs for Cardiac Rhythm Mgmt. (CRM). Deliver training and education on Medtronic products, competitive products, clinical evidence, and the changing marketplace to enhance the technical sales. Collaborate with the Clinical Research Organization relative to clinical studies and physician research. Partner with sales organization to develop and execute strategic technical and clinical training. Support CRM products by providing advanced troubleshooting assistance and advice. Responsible for training numerous physicians and Medtronic employees regionally and nationally on new products, surgical procedures, and techniques. Maximize the effectiveness of customer and colleague training experience by incorporating Mentice and Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) micra-implant simulators into the learning process. Leverage experience and knowledge in 12 lead EKG rhythm interpretation.  Responsible for all aspects of support for clinical research studies by identifying investigators, nominating sites, performing activation duties, providing training, encouraging enrollment, ensuring quality data acquisition, and performing study closure activities at various clinics and hospitals within the following assigned territory: Chicago Metro, North and South Illinois, and the Northwest Indiana. Understand and navigate US FDA regulations and International Council for Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) guidelines for purpose of conducting clinical trials. Responsible for gaining and maintaining knowledge of clinical sites to best understand and assess investigators’ interests and capabilities. Represent Medtronic in the operating room during challenging procedures as well as physician office to facilitate patient testing and data collection. Leverage advanced knowledge in device algorithm and clinical relevancy related to Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED). Responsible for developing and leveraging relationships in the field to drive clinical activity and maintain focus on the customer. Provide prospective and real-time feedback to clinical study mgmt. in study design, product performance, and document development. Travel up to 80% within assigned territory including Chicago metro area, IL, and Northwest Indiana; and up to 5% nationally; to provide training to healthcare professionals. Must work remotely from home office within the greater Chicago metro area. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable (car insurance).  #LI-DNI.

Basic Qualifications:          

Bachelor’s Degree or foreign equivalent in Engineering Design and Management, Biomedical, Industrial, or related engineering field and two (2) years of experience as an electrophysiology clinical specialist or a sales/service/engineering position in the Cardiac Rhythm or Implantable Medical Device Industry. Must possess a minimum of two (2) years of experience with each of the following: Supporting CRM products and training physicians and employees on new products, surgical procedures, and techniques; Operating VIP/VIP II and CAE micra-implant simulators; Supporting clinical research studies; Preparation for CRM participation to Public Tenders and CE Mark regulations; Device algorithm and clinical relevancy related to CIED; Patient testing and data collection in the operating room and physician office; Clinical study Mgmt. in study design, product performance and document development; 12 lead EKG rhythm interpretation. Must be willing and able to travel up to 80% within assigned territory including Chicago metro area, IL, and Northwest Indiana; and up to 5% nationally; to provide training to healthcare professionals. Must work remotely from home office within the greater Chicago metro area. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable (car insurance).

Salary: $120,500 to $126,000 per year

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