Principal R&D Engineer
Medtronic
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This role pays more than 53% of similar roles. Most pay $169,375–$223,575 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $201k versus about $196k for comparable roles.
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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 26 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $131,600–$197,400 across 26 roles with salary data.
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The Senior Principal R&D Engineer joins the Mechanical Test and Analysis Team to support cardiac pacing therapies and defibrillation solutions. This role involves developing design solutions for leads, catheters, and cardiac devices while creating new test methods, measurement techniques, and fixtures. You will analyze test results using Minitab, JMP, or MATLAB, applying statistical techniques like distribution or regression fitting to interpret data for design, reliability, and manufacturing partners. Key responsibilities include identifying root causes of failures, proposing process improvements, and directing junior employees to meet project milestones. The position requires expertise in mechanical engineering, material property testing, and fatigue analysis. Candidates should be proficient with CAD software like Creo or SolidWorks, familiar with FEA software, and possess knowledge of FDA and MDR regulations within the cardiac rhythm management domain.
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