Medtronic · 7 hours ago
Principal R&D Engineer (RPE) - CS
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $196K/yr
5+ years expMedtronic is a leader in healthcare technology dedicated to improving patient outcomes through innovative solutions. The Principal R&D Engineer will be responsible for the technical and mechanical design of market-released medical devices, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement design changes and ensure regulatory compliance.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device
Responsibilities
Interact with personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations
Identifies and oversees testing required to obtain necessary data to support field actions, regulatory renewals, submissions and deficiency responses
Provide critical evaluation of manufacturing and supplier change impact on fielded products
Initiates change activity to modify maintain design documentation (BOM’s, Specs, drawings)
Supports CAPA’s (Corrective & Preventive Actions) and RPI’s (Released Product Investigations) including CAPA ownership
Provides RPE input to new product development teams
Supports and conducts DOE’s, SPC, Gauge R&R, Sampling methodologies, Data Analysis, Hypothesis Testing, Modeling/Predictive Analyses, Capability Studies (CpK) and Component Qualifications
Collaborates with reliability and manufacturing personnel to determine and execute appropriate tests/assessments to evaluate supplier, process, material, design, or component changes prior to implementation
Collaborates with reliability and manufacturing to investigate product performance issues/returned product analysis to identify root cause(s) and implement corrective action(s)
Supports cost reduction and continuous improvement projects
Provides problem solving/trouble shooting support to manufacturing sites and key suppliers to increase yields, maintain process capability, and improve efficiency and cost
Supports internal and external regulatory compliance audits
Actively participates in new product development to RPE transfers; ensures completion of all transfer deliverables
Leads projects of medium complexity and size eg geo expansion and product market introductions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM discipline and a minimum of 7 years of technical experience OR a Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years of technical experience
Preferred
Relevant experience in the Medical Device Industry including experience with design and development of Class II or III medical devices, and familiarity with medical device regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820)
Experience performing statistical analysis using Minitab or similar statistical software to support product development and process improvement
Hands-on involvement in verification testing, including test planning, execution, data analysis, and documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Able to facilitate cross functional group problem solving, decision making, and small projects; including CAPA's
Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling software (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, or equivalent)
Experience with rapid prototyping techniques and materials selection for medical applications
Demonstrated ability to conduct design failure mode effects analysis (DFMEA)
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Benefits
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)
Company
Medtronic
Medtronic is a healthcare technology company that designs and develops AI-based products and solutions for the medical industry.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$18.17BKey Investors
NHS EnglandBlackstone Life SciencesTrade Capital Funding
2025-09-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.76B
2024-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $3.24B
2023-03-23Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Geoffrey Martha
CEO and Chairman Of The Board Of Directors
Linnea Burman
SVP & President, Neurovascular
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