Principal Process Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Team

Medtronic

Closes in 7 days

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Work type
On-site
Location
Danvers, MA
Salary
$128,800–$193,200 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Closes
Jun 22, 2026 (soon)

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Similar $166k
This role $161k
$121k most similar roles pay here $202k

This role pays less than 58% of similar roles. Most pay $139,000–$192,103 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $161k versus about $166k 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 54 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $108,800–$163,200 across 53 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Process Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Team

As a Principal Process Engineer on the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team at Medtronic, you will lead the development and deployment of innovative manufacturing technologies to support the commercialization and scale-up of life-saving medical devices. Your daily responsibilities include defining technical direction for complex engineering initiatives, optimizing manufacturing processes for new product introductions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams such as R&D, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence. You will leverage expertise in automation, robotics, digital manufacturing, and plastics processing technologies to drive continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Additionally, you will mentor engineers and represent the team in executive-level reviews, requiring strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to senior leadership.

What you'll do

  • Lead development and optimization of complex manufacturing processes for new products.
  • Define technology roadmaps and long-term process strategies aligned with business goals.
  • Implement emerging technologies to enhance scalability, quality, and efficiency in manufacturing.
  • Conduct advanced process characterization and validation activities ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across the organization.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering.
  • Advanced Degree with at least 5 years of experience in technical leadership roles.
  • Extensive experience in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
  • Proven success leading complex technology development and commercialization efforts.
  • Strong expertise in automation, robotics, digital manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence technical strategy across multiple functions and organizational levels.
  • Advanced knowledge of process validation, risk management methodologies, and quality system regulations.

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