Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Medtronic • Minneapolis, MN

1d • $131,200 - $196,800 • Onsite

About The Position

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 10 Jul 2026. Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life Across our global Neuroscience organization, we advance care for some of medicine’s most complex neurological and spinal conditions. By combining innovative technology, data-driven insights, and deep clinical expertise, we partner with physicians and health systems to improve how patients are treated and supported throughout their care journey. Our Neuromodulation operating unit delivers advanced therapies for chronic pain, movement disorders, and nervous system conditions, offering SCS, DBS, and targeted drug delivery. Through proven technology, clinical evidence, and innovation, we provide personalized solutions that restore function and enhance quality of life. Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Brain Modulation and Pain Interventions Our Pelvic Health operating unit advances care for bladder and bowel control conditions through restorative, minimally invasive neuromodulation therapies. By modulating sacral and peripheral nerves, we deliver personalized, programmable solutions backed by strong clinical evidence to help restore function and improve quality of life. Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Pelvic Health As a Principal Mechanical Engineer at Medtronic, you will play a crucial role in the lifecycle management of our Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health released product portfolio. You will be responsible for ensuring the ongoing performance, reliability, and quality of our products. This position requires a deep understanding of mechanical engineering principles, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with other engineering teams, manufacturing, and quality assurance.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in a technically related field preference Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience Or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR PhD with 3 years relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• 4+ years of medical device engineering experience.
• 5+ years of Mechanical Design Engineering experience.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Experience with medical capital equipment.
• Proficiency with Solidworks 3D Modeling Software and PLM, Agile product life cycle management, Proficiency with Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams
• Design skills include an understanding of drafting standards, design progression, GD&T in compliance with ASTM Y14.5 .
• Prior experience with Motion systems design including belt drives, ball screws, stepper motors, DC servo motors, pulley mechanisms, linkages, drive cables, gears, motors, linear and rotary bearings, sensor and complex electromechanical assemblies.
• Experience with Mechatronics.
• Mechanical Fabrication experience – knowledge of CNC machining/turning, Experience with covers (injection molding, rim, thermoform)
• Solid working knowledge of regulatory requirements for medical product development, including knowledge of federal and international regulations, such as FDA QSR, IEC 60601, ISO: 13485, 14971, 62304, and 13485, Medical Device Directive or other regulating agencies is required
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot technical problems, determine, and execute resolution plans.
• Create and maintain the documentation necessary to ensure the consistent manufacture of products – Generate Bills of Materials, executes change orders, write engineering reports, protocols, generate Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA’s).
• Interact with suppliers, participate in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) processes to access component and assembly manufacturability, perform tolerance analyses.
• Experience in Lean Six Sigma (DFSS) or Design for Reliability and Manufacturability (DRM).
• Work with supply chain and component engineering on logistic plans, Mechanical End-of-Life (EOL) procedures and implementation of product changes including researching, verifying, and implementing the replacement of end-of-life components while sustaining current product design intents.
• Develop and perform engineering tests, measurements, and analysis - Force/deflection tests, weight scales; familiarity with inspection tools such as dial indicators, height gauges, Coordinate Measuring machines (CMM), gauge blocks/pins, accelerometers.
• Work with the Service team on service plans, supporting user manual updates and other related field actions
• Work with project core team members including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations and Marketing to ensure projects and activities are executed according to Medtronic processes.
• Ability to work, influence and lead in a matrix environment
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Give directions to engineers and drafters, clearly communicate their roles and tasks

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal