Principal Electrical Engineer (Affera)

Medtronic•Newton, MA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader and expert in designing, developing, and integrating complex electrical systems for Medtronic's innovative Cardiac Ablation Solutions products. This role provides a unique opportunity to work on challenging projects, mentor team members, and contribute directly to life-changing technologies. You will work cross-functionally with teams in mechanical engineering, software development, quality assurance, and manufacturing to drive projects from concept through commercialization, with a focus on technology development. Your work will help Medtronic achieve its mission of alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for millions of patients worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience OR PhD with 3 years relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Experience with all phases of mixed-signal board design including architecture, circuit design, schematic capture, component selection , PCB layout, and design verification
Strong electrical signals and systems fundamentals including frequency domain representations and circuit analysis
Experience with OrCAD schematic capture and PCB layout tools
Hands-on experience using lab test equipment ( e.g. multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic and network analyzers) for system integration, debugging and testing
Experience designing, testing, and implementing high-voltage systems (~5 kV)
Experience in designing and testing medical equipment within a regulated industry and familiarity with 60601-1 safety standard
Ability to work in an agile development environment
Interest in gaining an understanding of cardiac electrophysiology
Interest in new technologies , coupled with the ability to quickly learn and apply new tools and techniques as needed
Focus on accuracy and precision in technical tasks, which is crucial for quality and reliability

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design, development, and testing of mixed-signal electrical systems and circuits for medical devices, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory standards (e.g., IEC 60601).
Develop detailed specifications, schematics, and PCB layouts, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to meet design and performance requirements.
Ensure reliability, develop technical specifications for design and production, and test hardware conformance to specifications; may include designing new or modifying existing products.
Contribute to technical project planning, establish timelines, define deliverables, and proactively identify and mitigate potential risks.
Other responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values.
We recognize their contributions.
They share in the success they help to create.
We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
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
Simple Steps (global well-being program).
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)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).