Senior Principal R&D Engineer

Medtronic•Mounds View, MN

2d•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 onsite 4 days a week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. The person in this role will work from the Medtronic facility located in Mounds View, Minnesota. This role will require up to 25% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects. As part of the Manufacturing Technology Development engineering team within Medtronic’s Operations Innovation organization, the Senior Principal R&D Engineer will drive the development of innovative and disruptive manufacturing technologies across the operations network. This role scouts emerging technologies and designs and executes feasibility experiments to test proof of concept and establish value propositions. The ideal candidate has deep experience in polymer molding and micro molding, along with strong technology evaluation and strategic thinking skills. They will partner with research, design, and manufacturing teams on novel applications. The role also involves leading complex projects and communicating strategy and investment recommendations to senior leadership. We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive. Our unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means zero barriers to opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute. We know equity starts beyond our workplace, and we must play a role in addressing systemic inequities in our communications to achieve long-term sustainable impact. Anchored in our Mission, we continue to drive ID&E forward both to enhance the well-being of Medtronic employees and to accelerate innovation that brings our lifesaving technologies to more people in more places around the world. Bring your talents to an industry leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions – we’re a market leader and growing every day. You can be proud to be a part of technologies that are rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation. You will be empowered to shape your own career. We encourage and support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. Together, we can transform healthcare. Join us for a career in IT that changes lives. Medtronic is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. Check out the accomplishments of our Women in IT group! http://bit.ly/MedtronicWomeninIT CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES

Requirements

10+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 8+ years of experience with an advanced degree

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical , Materials, or Biomedical Engineering, with experience in medical device or pharmaceutical development.
Strong knowledge of polymer molding and micromolding, materials science, and mechanical systems.
Experience designing and developing new technology solutions ahead of formal development projects.
Ability to manage multiple projects, analyze data accurately, and apply statistical or sensitivity analysis.
Familiarity with design controls, product and process validation, and the medical device PDP cycle in a regulated environment.
Proven ability to collaborate with global partners and stakeholders; willingness to travel up to 25%.
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

Grow and maintain technical knowledge current, with thorough understanding of polymer molding and polymer micro-molding manufacturing technologies related to development of therapies, medical devices and accessories, including design environments.
Translate voice of customer (VOC), voice of research (VOR) and voice of business (VOB) feedback into manufacturing technology development strategy.
Coordinate and oversee technology feasibility and testing activities both at the vendor and within Medtronic facilities.
Communication of technical capability assessments, strategy, and value proposition to wide audiences, including operations innovation senior leadership.
Collaborate with dispersed network of teams of engineers and technical staff to influence polymer molding and micro molding manufacturing strategies.
Appropriately documents strategy and business cases for annual investment and transfer of technology into development.
Translate research strategy and investments into significant operations value.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff.
Designs, develops, analyzes, troubleshoots and provides technical skills during research and/or product development.
Designs studies to investigate specific life science questions within field of expertise .
May be involved in product research and development and/or clinical trials.
Translates research discoveries into usable and marketable products.

Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
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)