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Suman - Duke University

Reliability Engineer, CRM Quality – Minneapolis, MN

• B.S.E. Biomedical Engineering, Duke University
• B.S.E. Electrical Engineering, Duke University

Career Path within Medtronic

Reliability Engineer [Risk Management/Instruments Reliability, CRM Quality]: 2005 - present
Quality Assurance Engineer [Therapy Delivery Systems, CRM Quality]: 2004 - 2005
Mechanical Design Engineer [EP Systems]: 2003 - 2004

Why did you join Medtronic?

There are a multitude of reasons as to why I chose to work for Medtronic. Perhaps there is no better way to describe all of these than the words of Earl Bakken himself: To contribute to human welfare by application of biomedical engineering in the research, design, manufacture, and sale of instruments or appliances that alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. At no other company did I see my purpose and passion as an opportunity to be part of something bigger than myself.

How is Medtronic differentiated from its competitors?

Medtronic is one of the few companies that does an amazing job of balancing respect and appreciation for its past with a lucid realization of the future. While cardiac devices helped to build Medtronic, it will be its investments in areas outside of CRM that will propel it well into the future. Guided by the Medtronic Mission, you would be hard pressed to find a company operating solely in the medical industry that is as well respected, broad based, and operates with a clear and vital interest for its patients.

What does Medtronic have to offer to new college graduates?

Medtronic provides new college graduates the stability of a large, prosperous organization but allows them to experience the intricate opportunities often found in small businesses. Whether it be furthering your education, establishing partnerships between business units, or creating revolutionary medical technology; Medtronic provides you with everything you need in order to successful in both your career as well as a member of your community.

What are your other interests?

Traveling abroad, shaving strokes off my golf game, engrossing myself in books and literature, entertaining myself with music and movies, loving Duke basketball and loathing the Tar Heels.