Sr. Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Medtronic • Mounds View, MN

4d • $160,800 - $241,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Medtronic’s Electrophysiology Therapies division is seeking a Senior Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to support the Released Product Engineering team. The team supports commercialized EPT products by promoting clinical outcomes, customer satisfaction, business value, consistent quality, supply continuity, and market competitiveness.

The engineer will serve as a design owner for released product engineering teams, planning, developing, and executing testing and analysis during product change implementation. The role focuses on improving product performance and manufacturability, reducing cost, improving quality, and ensuring supply continuity while maintaining design intent. Work is based in the Mounds View, Minnesota office, with a minimum of four days onsite, and is performed in R&D laboratories and manufacturing facilities. Travel to suppliers and design and manufacturing sites may be required.

The role collaborates across functions, leads technical investigations and testing, supports product development and manufacturing, and mentors junior engineers. The position is eligible for the Medtronic Incentive Plan. The listed U.S. salary range, excluding Puerto Rico and certain California locations, is $160,800–$241,200.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. and at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in complex mechanical system design and product risk management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the medical device industry and high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with issue investigation and CAPAs.
• Experience in 3D modeling, finite element analysis, and statistical design analysis.
• Experience with process and test method development and validation.
• DRM Greenbelt certification or above.
• Team-oriented approach and ability to work on shared deliverables with diverse cross-functional teams and interact professionally with all organizational levels.
• Hands-on mentality.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to partner across functions, global multi-site teams, and business units.
• Ability to apply statistical methods and science-based decisions to design experiments and implement improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality technical work within project schedules and timelines and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders, including program managers, manufacturing, and quality.
• Incorporate risk-based decision-making into the design process.
• Apply DRM methodologies throughout the design and development process.
• Ensure on-time completion of Design Control deliverables.
• Translate VoX feedback into product requirements.
• Design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot, and provide technical support during product development and manufacturing.
• Design studies to investigate root causes or identify process parameters.
• Perform hands-on root cause analysis on the manufacturing floor, using direct observation of processes and sample evaluations to identify and resolve design-related technical issues.
• Lead activities supporting product development, improvements to existing products, and pre-clinical studies.
• Define and perform verification and validation activities to ensure products meet user needs and intended use.
• Lead the investigation and evaluation of existing technologies.
• Guide conceptualization of new methodologies, materials, machines, or processes related to existing product manufacturing.
• Coordinate activities with outside suppliers and consultants to support timely delivery.
• Write engineering reports and prepare presentations to document and communicate results.
• Collaborate with peers to lead and manage testing that verifies products meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, including delegating and reviewing work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability leave.
• Dependent daycare spending account.
• Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
• Simple Steps global well-being program.
• Incentive plans, including eligibility for the Medtronic Incentive Plan.
• 401(k) plan with 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