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Medtronic Principal R&D Engineer in Plymouth, Minnesota
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 1 May 2026
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
In the Medtronic Peripheral Vascular Health operating unit, we focus on the research and development (R&D) of medical devices for the treatment of peripheral arterial and venous diseases. We offer our physician customers a comprehensive suite of products and therapies to treat varying degrees of vascular disease — disorders of the circulatory system outside of the brain and heart. Our goal is to help healthcare professionals save limbs, reduce pain, and treat diseases so their and our patients can get back to enjoying what they love.
We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Principal R&D Engineer to play a key leadership role on a new product development (NPD) program. This role is a Core Team Member (CTM) that will influence program strategy, lead a high-performing R&D extended team, and drive the creation of therapies that improve patient lives and meet the needs of health care professionals and our business. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate engineer who thrives on solving complex problems, engineers product solutions, stays ahead of emerging technologies, and inspires others through strong collaboration and communication – all to deliver robust, customer-focused, peripheral vascular products in a fast-growing environment.
NPD Core Teams, formed by representatives of different functional departments, bring life-changing therapies from customer insight to market launch. The R&D CTM leads the product technical design and development and sets direction using engineering skills balanced with collaborative leadership to deliver on programs of varying scope and complexity.
U.S. Candidates: This role offers a flexible work style that may include a combination of onsite and remote work. Please note that flexible arrangements are not guaranteed for all positions and may change over time based on business needs and facility space. Future adjustments could include transitioning to full-time onsite.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
Lead technicalproductdesign and development for one (or more) program(s)
Provide leadership and direction to a R&D technical team, consisting of engineering and technician staff,within a matrixed organization – without direct reports
Accountable for technical development strategy, team dynamics,deliveredproduct quality and performance, technical risk management, and program R&D budget and resource forecasting
Partner withthe Core Team Leader,marketing, operations, quality,regulatory,and other functions to build and communicate program strategies, execution status, andidentifyissuesandresolutions
Strategy and Planning
Monitor and ensure alignment of program direction and expectations of the Core Team and R&D leaders
Provide input toestablishoverallprogramobjectives, timelines, milestones, and budgets
Direct activities throughcreating andmanagingR&Dprogramplans, work breakdown structures, resourcing,andstatus reporting,creatingand managing accountability for technical deliverables, andidentifyingandmitigatingtechnicalrisksand issues
Implementrobust design strategiesto achieveoverallproductquality
Define and implement strategic goals in the technical community in line with the operating unit strategy
Leadership
Build relationships withand influencecross-functional partners and R&D staff
Set clear direction that aligns with defined product development practices and policies
Support the development of R&D staff through coaching, mentoring, delegation of work and providing performance feedback to staff functional managers
Motivate team members to ensure effective team dynamics, collaboration, and mutualaccountability
Identifyand implement improvements to functional operating policies and day-to-day processes
Communication
Interact withinternal andexternal customers todesign,validate, and support launch ofproducts
Establish meaningful metrics to measure andsharetechnical progress and quality
Provide feedback and progress updates tothe Core Team andR&D departmentleadership
Transmittechnical concepts to non-technical audiences
Technical Acumen
Design studies to investigate specific life science questions within field ofexpertise
Evaluate,verify,andvalidateproduct designs
Create or lead others through the creation of design control deliverables, andmonitordocumentation robustness and compliance throughout all phases ofR&D
Navigate technical problems that arise,gatherdetailed information,analyze, andinvestigateto understand, communicate, and recommend solutions to challenges
Draw upon engineering, anatomy, and physiologyknowledgeandunderstandingand exercise judgement on technical actions
Contribute to generation of intellectual property
Partake in cross site Technical Forums and build a network within the technical community
This role will require less than 10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.
NICE TO HAVES :
Degree related to Chemical, Mechanical, or BiomedicalEngineering
Experience in medical device industry with Class IIIproductsand technologies
Experience in the new product development lifecycle, from feasibility thru post-launch activities
Broad and in-depthexpertiseof Quality Management System Design Controls
Experienceplanning work forandleading a team or withProject or Program Management,orhaving obtained aPMI PMP certification
Effective communicationand presentation skills
Black Belt certification inDesign forReliabilityandManufacturability(or equivalent)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Baccalaureate degree in engineering AND minimum of 7 years of relevant experience ORMaster's degreein engineeringwith a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR PhDin engineeringwith 3 years relevant experience
Experience inmedical deviceindustry
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.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.
Benefits & Compensation
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.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$130,400.00 - $195,600.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30601&co_affid=medtronic)
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here (http://www.medtronic.com) .
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
We change lives . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.
We build extraordinary solutions as one team . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.
This life-changing career is yours to engineer . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will…
Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world
Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities
Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning
These commitments set our team apart from the rest:
Experiences that put people first . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.
Life-transforming technologies . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms.
Better outcomes for our world . Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.
Insight-driven care . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.
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