This role pays less than
78%
of similar roles. Most pay
$171,500–$245,458
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$164k
versus about
$208k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$110,400–$165,600
across 45 roles with salary data.
The Principal R&D Engineer: Mechanical NPD joins the Medtronic CST team to lead the design and development of new products and improvements for complex spine and cranial procedures. This role involves leading cross-functional teams to drive engineering decisions, developing system architectures, and translating stakeholder inputs into technical specifications. You will perform engineering analyses, conduct trade studies, manage risk through FMEA, and ensure requirements traceability throughout the product lifecycle. The position requires expertise in mechanical and electromechanical device design, motor control theory, power management, sensors, and instrumentation. Key skills include proficiency with ProEngineer, MS Office, and statistical analysis software while working within ISO 13485 and FDA regulated environments. You will also mentor junior engineers and oversee the development of prototypes, test methods, and manufacturing processes to ensure products meet rigorous safety and performance requirements.
Risk Management
ISO 13485
ISO 14971
DFMEA
Root Cause Analysis
Design Controls
Quality Management Systems
Requirements Management
Post-Market Surveillance
Six Sigma
Project Management
Risk Management
ISO 13485
ISO 14971
DFMEA
Root Cause Analysis
Design Controls
Quality Management Systems
Statistical Processes
Requirements Management
Six Sigma
Project Management
QMS
CAPA
ISO 13485
FDA QSR
Six Sigma
Lean
DMAIC
Minitab
Python
VBA
Root Cause Analysis
FMEA
MES
Data Analytics
Statistical Analysis
Validation
Risk Management
Wireless Communications
Signal Processing
RF Design
MIMO
OFDM
C++
MATLAB
Python
FPGA
Mesh Networking
Channel Modeling
Digital Communication
Prototyping