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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
47 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$110,400–$165,600
across 45 roles with salary data.
As a Principal Process Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, you will provide technical leadership for manufacturing feasibility, rapid prototyping, and process development for next-generation implantable medical devices. Working within the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team, you will partner with research and development teams to evaluate manufacturability, establish scalable process concepts, and transition products from concept to manufacturing readiness. Your daily responsibilities include developing proof-of-concept methods for implantable assemblies, conducting Design of Experiments (DOE) to establish process windows, and performing risk assessments. You will utilize expertise in micro-insert molding, over-molding, precision injection molding, mold tool design, and precision assembly technologies. The role focuses on solving manufacturing challenges for complex medical components, including stimulation leads and miniature electromechanical parts, while collaborating with contract manufacturers and tooling suppliers to ensure high-quality production of life-changing healthcare technologies.
What does a Process Engineer earn?
Median $154500 from 30 postings across 6 companies.
Lead manufacturing feasibility assessments and process development for novel implantable medical device concepts.
Develop and evaluate proof-of-concept manufacturing methods for assemblies, leads, and miniature electromechanical components.
Execute rapid prototyping and iterative experimentation to assess manufacturability, process capability, and design tradeoffs.
Provide technical leadership in micro-insert molding, over-molding, precision injection molding, and mold tool design.
Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles during the product development phase.
Establish process characterization strategies, Design of Experiments (DOE), and manufacturing readiness assessments.
Collaborate with contract manufacturers and suppliers to transition prototype processes into scalable production solutions.
Mentor engineers and influence technical decision-making to strengthen organizational manufacturing capabilities.
What we're looking for
A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Biomedical Engineering with at least 7 years of manufacturing engineering experience is required.
A Master's degree in manufacturing engineering, process development, or medical device manufacturing with at least 5 years of relevant experience is required.
A PhD with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is required.
Candidates must have demonstrated expertise in micro-insert molding and over-molding, including mold tool design and process optimization.
Experience is required in developing, characterizing, and troubleshooting manufacturing processes for precision-engineered products or assemblies.
Experience is required in designing and executing process characterization studies and Design of Experiments (DOE) to establish process capability.
Candidates must possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire.
For degrees earned outside the U.S., the degree must satisfy 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A).
Process Development
IQ/OQ/PQ
Design of Experiments (DOE)
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
FMEA
Automation
Robotics
Injection Molding
Extrusion
CAPA
Digital Manufacturing
Dip Molding
Process Optimization
Manufacturing Technology
Automation
Quality Systems
Process Validation
Tooling Design
Polymer Formulation
Viscosity Management
Thermal Process Optimization
Dip Kinetics Control
Inspection Methodologies
Dip Molding
Material Science
Statistical Process Control
Tooling Design
Quality Standards
Measurement Systems
Rheology Management
Automated Stripping Systems