Senior Principal R&D Engineer

Medtronic

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Work type
On-site
Location
Mounds View, MN
Salary
$160,800–$241,200 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 6, 2026

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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 26 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $131,600–$197,400 across 26 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Principal R&D Engineer

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.

What you'll do

  • Develop design solutions for broad development problems involving leads, catheters, and cardiac devices.
  • Create new test methods, measurement techniques, and specialized fixtures.
  • Analyze test results using software tools like Minitab, JMP, or MATLAB.
  • Apply statistical techniques such as distribution or regression fitting to interpret data.
  • Identify root causes of failures and propose design or process improvements.
  • Direct the activities of junior employees and technicians to meet project milestones.
  • Present technical information clearly to management, marketing, clinicians, and regulators.
  • Manage deliverables for geographically diverse, cross-functional teams and provide regular updates.

What we're looking for

  • Requires a Baccalaureate degree with 10 years of relevant experience, a Master's degree with 8 years, or a PhD with 6 years.
  • Must possess a degree that satisfies 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) if the Baccalaureate was earned outside of the United States.
  • Analyze test results using software tools such as Minitab, JMP, or MATLAB.
  • Apply statistical techniques, such as distribution or regression fitting with confidence intervals, to interpret test results.
  • Develop new test methods, measurement techniques, and fixtures for leads, catheters, and cardiac devices.
  • Identify root causes of failures and propose design or process improvements to enhance performance and reliability.
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Material Science (preferred).
  • Work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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