Principal Hardware Engineer

Medtronic

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Work type: On-site
Location: Mounds View, MNLafayette, CO
Salary: $140,800–$211,200 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: Jul 30, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $181k

This role $176k

$131k most similar roles pay here $228k

This role pays less than 57% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$212,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $176k versus about $181k for comparable roles.

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About Medtronic

Medtronic plc is the world's largest medical technology company by revenue, specializing in device-based therapies for over 70 health conditions.

Medtronic currently has 61 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,800–$187,200 across 61 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Hardware Engineer

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As a Principal Hardware Engineer at Medtronic, you will join the Digital Health team to advance existing technology and introduce novel solutions in health monitoring and care. Your day-to-day responsibilities include owning hardware and electrical requirements for new and sustaining products, providing technical leadership in design and development, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams such as software, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing to deliver integrated solutions. You will leverage extensive hands-on experience and deep knowledge of international standards, wireless technologies, batteries, CAD tools, and regulatory compliance to drive the development of reliable, high-quality medical devices. The role requires 10+ years in the medical device industry with a proven track record in systems or digital development, strong communication skills, and an ability to manage ambiguity and multitask effectively.

Skills

IEC 60601-1 IEC 60601-2 CAD PCB layout Wireless technologies Battery management Agile methodology ANSI C63.27 Medical device regulations Hardware debugging System integration Schematic development Component selection Project lifecycle management

What you'll do

Own hardware and electrical requirements for new and existing products.
Serve as a technical expert for electrical and hardware design challenges.
Drive root cause investigations and resolution of complex technical issues.
Develop and review schematics, PCB layouts, and component selection.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to hardware architectures.

What we're looking for

10+ years of experience in medical device industry with proven record of accomplishment.
Extensive hands-on hardware development experience and strong electrical engineering fundamentals.
Deep knowledge of international standards such as IEC 60601, wireless technologies, batteries, and battery-powered systems.
Ability to provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and drive the development of reliable products.
Experience in managing multiple product or portfolio releases within a regulated industry environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for convincing stakeholders of ideas.

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