Principal R&D Engineer

Medtronic

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Remote, USA Posted 25 days ago $131,200–$196,800 / year
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TL;DR

As an Early-Stage Principal R&D Engineer at Peripheral Vascular Health, you will drive front-end innovation for percutaneous venous and arterial thrombectomy systems, focusing on novel thrombectomy technologies. Your daily tasks include translating clinical insights into engineering concepts, conducting feasibility studies, and developing early prototypes of catheter-based devices. You will work closely with clinical, regulatory, quality, and marketing teams to ensure alignment with procedural workflows and development expectations. Key skills required are a BS in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering, 3+ years of medical device R&D experience, CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, Creo), and hands-on rapid prototyping expertise. Familiarity with peripheral anatomy and ISO standards is beneficial. This role demands working effectively in an early-stage, ambiguous environment to support the growth of innovative medical devices aimed at addressing unmet clinical needs in arterial and venous thrombectomy procedures.

Skills

SolidWorks Creo CAD ISO 13485 FDA design controls ISO 14971 risk management Mechanical Engineering Biomedical Engineering Rapid prototyping Benchtop feasibility testing Peripheral arterial and venous anatomy Cross-functional R&D teams Design control requirements

What you'll do

  • Support concept development and feasibility assessment of thrombectomy technologies.
  • Design and develop early prototypes of catheter-based thrombectomy systems.
  • Conduct engineering analyses to enhance device performance and usability.
  • Execute benchtop feasibility testing in flow loops and anatomical models.
  • Document design activities according to regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare and present technical recommendations at internal reviews.
  • Submit invention disclosures for intellectual property development.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of medical device R&D experience
  • Direct experience developing venous and/or arterial thrombectomy technologies
  • Hands-on rapid prototyping and benchtop feasibility testing skills
  • CAD proficiency in SolidWorks or Creo
  • Working knowledge of peripheral vascular anatomy and procedural workflows
  • Experience working in cross-functional R&D teams
  • Ability to operate effectively in early-stage, ambiguous development environments

Market check

Salary context

This $131,200–$196,800 range sits above 33% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$142,400–$230,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$160,000–$235,000

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 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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