R&D Engineer

The Role:
We're looking for a R&D Engineer to lead the design and development of heart valve technologies. This role is highly technical and hands-on, focused on valve design, testing, and product development within a regulated medical device environment. You'll work cross-functionally to bring new valve technologies from concept through validation and toward commercialization.
What You'll Do:

• Lead design and development of transcatheter heart valve technologies
• Plan and execute bench testing, hydrodynamic testing, and preclinical evaluations
• Develop and validate test methods, fixtures, and evaluation protocols
• Solve complex engineering challenges through root cause analysis and data-driven decisions
• Support verification & validation activities for regulatory submissions
• Partner with Manufacturing on technology transfer and scale-up
• Collaborate with Regulatory and Quality to ensure compliance and product readiness
• Present technical findings and influence design decisions

What You'll Bring:
Must-Haves

• 3+ years of R&D/product development experience (3+ in medical devices)
• Experience designing and testing complex medical or implantable devices
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead technical workstreams
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and data analysis
• Bachelor's in Mechanical, Biomedical, or related field (advanced degree a plus)

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in structural heart, TMVR/TAVR, or valve development
• Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, biomechanics, and materials
• Experience with design controls, V&V, and regulatory submissions
• Familiarity with CAD (SolidWorks), FEA, and analytical tools (Minitab)

What Makes This Role Different:

• Direct impact on next-gen valve technology, not sustaining legacy products
• Broad ownership across design, testing, and development strategy
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-innovation structural heart devices
• Small team environment with high autonomy and influence
• Visibility with leadership and decision-makersExpertise in structural heart valve development is highly preferred.

Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Maple Grove, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $150000.00/yr.
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents. Financial Future: 401(k) retirement savings plan. Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays. Family Support: Paid maternity/paternity and parental leave.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Maple Grove,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2026.
About Actalent


Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.


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