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As part of the Surgical Released Product Engineering (RPE) Team, we drive best‑in‑class clinical outcomes, customer satisfaction and business value for all commercialized Surgical products. The Principal R&D Engineer will support R&D RPE activities related to polymerization, fiber extrusion, and assembly processes for absorbable and non‑absorbable polymer sutures and devices. They will serve as the design owner and technical expert, supporting released product engineering teams by planning, developing, and executing testing and analysis activities during product change implementation. This role focuses on driving improvements in product performance and manufacturability, reducing cost, improving quality, and ensuring supply continuity while maintaining design intent.
Responsibilities Responsabilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot, and provide technical support during product development and manufacturing.
Design studies to investigate root cause or identify process parameters.
Perform hands‑on root cause analysis on the manufacturing floor, leveraging direct observation of physical processes and sample evaluations to identify and resolve technical issues related to design.
Lead activities to support product development, improvements to existing products and pre‑clinical studies.
Serve as a technical expert, exercising considerable latitude in determining deliverables with limited oversight.
Define and perform verification and validation activities ensuring products meet user needs and intended use.
Investigate and evaluate existing technologies.
Guide the conceptualization of new methodologies, materials, machines, or processes related to existing product manufacturing.
Coordinate activities with outside suppliers and consultants to ensure timely delivery.
Write engineering reports and create presentations as required to document and communicate results.
Collaborate with peers to lead and manage the development of appropriate testing to verify product meets internal and external customer requirements.
Mentor and guide junior‑level engineers, delegating and reviewing work.
Work will be performed in R&D laboratories and in manufacturing facilities.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science & Engineering.
Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
Nice to Have
Specialization in bio‑absorbable polymers & extrusion highly preferred
Advanced degree preferred.
Experience in the medical device industry.
Practical experience and theoretical knowledge in the following areas:
Polymer development and manufacturing
Fiber extrusion
Textile manufacturing
Polymer Injection molding
Material characterization
Development and manufacturing of combination products
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. Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
Must be team oriented, with the ability to work well on common deliverables with diverse cross‑functional teams and to interact at the highest professional manner with all organizational levels.
Must have a hands‑on mentality.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and interpersonal skills to successfully partner on varying levels ranging from cross‑functional to global multi‑site and multi‑business unit.
Participation and study design for pre‑clinical in vivo labs, observing cases in hospitals and through customer interactions.
Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks/projects with a strong problem‑solving ability.
Mentoring junior level engineers.
Experience with DRM / DFSS, Lean Sigma, or Green/Black Belt certification.
Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint).
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, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile, interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co‑workers.
Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Salary ranges for U.S. (excl. PR) locations: $130,400.00 – $195,600.00 (USD). This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range applies across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
Benefits for regular employees (20+ hours per week): health, dental and vision insurance, HSA, flexible spending account, life insurance, long‑term disability leave, dependent daycare spending account, tuition assistance/reimbursement, and simple steps (global well‑being program).
Benefits for 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, and capital accumulation plan.
EEO Statement 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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Responsibilities Responsabilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot, and provide technical support during product development and manufacturing.
Design studies to investigate root cause or identify process parameters.
Perform hands‑on root cause analysis on the manufacturing floor, leveraging direct observation of physical processes and sample evaluations to identify and resolve technical issues related to design.
Lead activities to support product development, improvements to existing products and pre‑clinical studies.
Serve as a technical expert, exercising considerable latitude in determining deliverables with limited oversight.
Define and perform verification and validation activities ensuring products meet user needs and intended use.
Investigate and evaluate existing technologies.
Guide the conceptualization of new methodologies, materials, machines, or processes related to existing product manufacturing.
Coordinate activities with outside suppliers and consultants to ensure timely delivery.
Write engineering reports and create presentations as required to document and communicate results.
Collaborate with peers to lead and manage the development of appropriate testing to verify product meets internal and external customer requirements.
Mentor and guide junior‑level engineers, delegating and reviewing work.
Work will be performed in R&D laboratories and in manufacturing facilities.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science & Engineering.
Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
Nice to Have
Specialization in bio‑absorbable polymers & extrusion highly preferred
Advanced degree preferred.
Experience in the medical device industry.
Practical experience and theoretical knowledge in the following areas:
Polymer development and manufacturing
Fiber extrusion
Textile manufacturing
Polymer Injection molding
Material characterization
Development and manufacturing of combination products
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. Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
Must be team oriented, with the ability to work well on common deliverables with diverse cross‑functional teams and to interact at the highest professional manner with all organizational levels.
Must have a hands‑on mentality.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and interpersonal skills to successfully partner on varying levels ranging from cross‑functional to global multi‑site and multi‑business unit.
Participation and study design for pre‑clinical in vivo labs, observing cases in hospitals and through customer interactions.
Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks/projects with a strong problem‑solving ability.
Mentoring junior level engineers.
Experience with DRM / DFSS, Lean Sigma, or Green/Black Belt certification.
Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint).
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, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile, interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co‑workers.
Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Salary ranges for U.S. (excl. PR) locations: $130,400.00 – $195,600.00 (USD). This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range applies across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
Benefits for regular employees (20+ hours per week): health, dental and vision insurance, HSA, flexible spending account, life insurance, long‑term disability leave, dependent daycare spending account, tuition assistance/reimbursement, and simple steps (global well‑being program).
Benefits for 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, and capital accumulation plan.
EEO Statement 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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