Principal R&D Engineer

Medtronic•Mounds View, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal R&D Engineer leads early-stage research and technology development for cardiac rhythm management. The role designs and executes complex experiments involving biomaterials, biofabrication, and device–tissue or device–blood interactions. Responsibilities include performing biological assays, developing prototypes and experimental models, and driving projects from concept through proof of concept while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The engineer communicates findings through reports and presentations. The position is based at Medtronic’s Mounds View, Minnesota facility and requires a minimum of four days per week on-site for in-person collaboration. Travel of up to 10% may be required to support business objectives, in-person meetings, and project activities.

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree satisfying the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, analyze, and troubleshoot research and/or product development work, providing technical skills as needed.
Design studies to investigate specific life science questions within the employee’s field of expertise.
Perform biological assays and develop prototypes and experimental models.
Drive projects from concept through proof of concept and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Communicate findings through reports and presentations.
Translate research discoveries into usable and marketable products.
May participate in product research and development and/or clinical trials.

Benefits

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Health Savings Account and Healthcare Flexible Spending Account for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Life insurance and long-term disability leave for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Dependent daycare spending account and tuition assistance/reimbursement for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Simple Steps global well-being program for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Incentive plans for regular employees.
401(k) plan with employer contribution and match for regular employees.
Short-term disability, paid time off, and paid holidays for regular employees.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Employee Assistance Program for regular employees.
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement, subject to IRS earnings minimums.
Capital Accumulation Plan, available to Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earnings minimums.