Principal Process Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Medtronic • Plymouth, MN

5h

About The Position

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 25 January 2026. At Medtronic, we are driven to improve the lives of patients around the world through innovative medical device technologies. We are seeking a talented Principal Process Engineer to join our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the process development and launch of a new medical device product that will shape the future of patient care. As a Principal Process Engineer, you will play a critical role in advancing our manufacturing processes and ensuring the successful commercialization of our next-generation medical devices. You will leverage your expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies, process development, and equipment design to deliver robust, scalable, and efficient processes. This position is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to tackle complex engineering challenges.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience in the medical device industry or other regulated environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work autonomously and learn quickly.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills for working in a cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of manufacturing processes, including process characterization, Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ).
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in advanced manufacturing technologies such as laser processing, nitinol processing, vision inspection, chemical processing, and robotics.
• Develop equipment specifications, oversee equipment design, and execute Installation Qualification (IQ) and calibration activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of manufacturing processes into production.
• Design and implement innovative manufacturing solutions to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability.
• Actively participate in hands-on process development, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Responsibilities may also include the following and other duties may be assigned.
• Provides technical engineering support new and existing products.
• Recommends and implements equipment and process modifications to meet quality standards and improve production efficiencies, manufacturing techniques as well as production yields for existing products.
• Integrates equipment and material capabilities to meet process module target specifications and technology target specifications.
• Reviews product development requirements for compatibility with processing methods to determine costs and schedules.
• Interacts with product design and development personnel to ensure that processes and designs are compatible.
• May develop and conduct statistical analysis or recommend additions to document work.
• Leads the innovation, development and/or optimization of new manufacturing concepts, processes and procedures for transfer to manufacturing operations. This can include scouting and feasibility work, material selection, process and equipment selection, tooling / fixture and equipment installation and assessment of inputs, outputs and alignment to requirements.
• Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop those techniques including the measurement systems.
• Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.

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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees