Principal Process Engineer - Automated Optical Inspection

Medtronic

Remote

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Work type
Remote
Location
Tempe, AZ
Salary
$128,800–$193,200 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
Jun 18, 2026

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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 56 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,800–$187,200 across 55 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Process Engineer - Automated Optical Inspection

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The Principal Process Engineer at Medtronic’s Tempe Campus will lead the development and optimization of wafer scale Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) systems, from concept to manufacturing release. This role involves defining inspection strategies, platforms, and validation methods to ensure robust, scalable, and cost-effective solutions for high-yield manufacturing. The engineer will drive system-level integration by understanding interactions between fabrication processes, hardware, optics, illumination, algorithms, data systems, and operations. Key responsibilities include managing risk identification and mitigation using DRM methodologies, developing control strategies, and ensuring compliance with quality regulations. Essential skills include hands-on experience with AOI systems, knowledge of DOE and statistical analysis tools like Minitab or Python, and familiarity with wafer fab integration and high-volume manufacturing environments.

Skills

Automated Optical Inspection Design for Reliability Manufacturing Python Minitab JMP SQL DOE Kubernetes Terraform AWS PostgreSQL CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Lead innovation and optimization of wafer scale AOI systems from concept to manufacturing.
  • Define inspection strategies, process flows, and design rules aligned with fabrication requirements.
  • Manage validation activities including control and monitoring strategies for compliance.
  • Drive risk identification and mitigation using DRM and data-driven methodologies.
  • Develop and implement inspection performance monitoring systems during development.

What we're looking for

  • Requires Baccalaureate degree with 7 years of relevant experience or higher education with commensurate experience.
  • Hands-on experience with Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) systems, including optics and defect detection.
  • Experience in Design for Reliability Manufacturing (DRM) methodologies preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of DOE, statistical analysis, and data analysis tools like Minitab, JMP, Python, or SQL.
  • System-level problem-solving skills in complex manufacturing environments.
  • Experience with wafer fab integration and high-volume manufacturing inspection challenges.

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