Principal Process Engineer

Medtronic

Hybrid Actively hiring
Brooklyn Center, MN Posted 31 days ago $128,800–$193,200 / year
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TL;DR

As a Principal Process Engineer at Medtronic’s Cardiac Rhythm Management Operating Unit in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, you will lead process development and technical work for new product initiatives within the MECC R&D organization. Your daily responsibilities include developing and implementing manufacturing processes such as injection molding, welding, automated inspection, and assembly, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize production efficiency and quality standards. You will also mentor engineers on best practices and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates possess expertise in medical device process development, a strong background in manufacturing technologies, and experience using tools like FEA, CAD, Minitab, or JMP. This role demands proficiency in injection molding, welding, and automation, as well as skills in DOE and problem-solving methodologies.

Skills

InjectionMolding FEA CAD DOE Minitab JMP DFSS DMAIC DRM MechanicalEngineering BiomedicalEngineering PlasticsEngineering

What you'll do

  • Develop and implement manufacturing processes for cardiovascular and neurological products.
  • Execute engineering studies to optimize process inputs and outputs for new products.
  • Lead innovation in manufacturing concepts, procedures, and equipment development.
  • Recommend and implement improvements to meet quality standards and enhance efficiency.
  • Coach engineers on injection molding best practices and production troubleshooting.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in technical discipline with 7+ years of relevant experience.
  • Expertise in injection molding process development and production troubleshooting.
  • Experience leading engineering studies to optimize manufacturing processes.
  • Strong background in multiple manufacturing technologies, including welding and assembly.
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams on NPD programs.
  • Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical software like Minitab or JMP.
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality system standards.

Market check

Salary context

This $128,800–$193,200 range sits above 26% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$141,300–$231,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$160,345–$216,300

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 24 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $135,200–$198,000 across 24 roles with salary data.

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