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At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

About the RoleAs a member of Minimed's Continuous Glucose Monitoring Sensor R&D team the Biomedical Engineer II will assist with the development of MiniMed's glucose biosensors. This Biomedical Engineer II is responsible for hands-on sensor design, structured experimentation, and statistical analysis in support of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor development and performance characterization. Working within a collaborative R&D team, this individual will contribute directly to sensor design activities, execute experiments, and apply statistical methods to interpret results and support data-driven design decision making.
This individual will bring a strong aptitude for hands-on experimentation and quantitative analysis. This individual will execute experiments and analysis to enable meaningful contributions to sensor development programs and support continued technical growth within the organization. This individual will also be responsible for troubleshooting, collaborating within and across functions, and writing technical documentation

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Designs, develops, and evaluates electrochemical CGM, learning and applying foundational electrochemical and biomedical engineering principles to inform design decisions and understand how design parameters affect sensor performance.

• Applies & instills Best-Known-Methods for robust characterization of various sensor signals and performance outputs

• Applies data analysis and statistical methodologies to generate insights on sensor performance, drive experiment design and project next steps

• Conducts design of experiments (DOE) to model the statistically significant critical to quality (CTQ) sensor performance output variability and main effects with respect to process and environmental inputs

• Utilizes technical skills associated with Six Sigma, Lean, DRM/DFSS and other appropriate continuous improvement techniques

• Maintains accurate and complete laboratory records, experimental documentation, and data analysis reports in compliance with applicable quality system requirements and design controls.

• Contributes to the completion of project milestones under the guidance of senior members of the team, developing technical depth and breadth through mentored project work.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience; or advanced degree with 0+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on laboratory experience with electrochemical wearable biosensors, CGM, or related medical device systems.

• Familiarity with statistical software tools such as Minitab or JMP for experimental data analysis and visualization.

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team-based project environment.

• Direct experience with technical documentation including laboratory notebooks, engineering reports, standard operating procedures, and test protocols.

• Experience working with vendors, material suppliers, and equipment manufacturers.

• Familiarity with quality system requirements, design controls, and good laboratory practices in a regulated medical device or cGMP environment.

• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present experimental results and analytical findings clearly to project teams.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

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.

Benefits & Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package

At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$87,000.00 - $149,000.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).

At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that "regular employees" refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.

For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below.

MiniMed Benefits Overview

About MiniMed

MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey - when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we've been committed to redefining what's possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it's needed most. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes.

Learn more about our business, and our mission here.

It is the policy of MiniMed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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