Senior Principal Test Engineer
At a glance
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As a Senior Principal Test Engineer at Medtronic in Tempe, Arizona, you will join a dynamic team responsible for developing and deploying manufacturing test systems across global production sites. Your primary responsibilities include defining test system architecture, leading validation and deployment efforts, and collaborating with R&D and automation engineering to ensure robust and scalable solutions. You will oversee compliance activities, manage technology transfers, and provide hyper care support during ramp-up phases. The role requires expertise in automation technologies, strong project management skills, and the ability to influence product design and operational processes. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, along with proven leadership and problem-solving capabilities. This position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge healthcare technology solutions that impact millions of lives globally.
Skills
What you'll do
- Provide technical leadership as subject matter expert for manufacturing test systems.
- Define test system architecture, standards, and strategies aligned with roadmaps.
- Lead validation and deployment of manufacturing test solutions across sites.
- Collaborate with R&D to ensure product testability and scalable manufacturing.
- Oversee verification, validation, and compliance activities for test systems.
What we're looking for
- 10+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 8+ years with an advanced degree
- Technical leadership in manufacturing test systems across programs and global sites
- Define test system architecture, standards, and strategies aligned with roadmaps
- Lead validation and deployment of manufacturing test solutions, integrating hardware and software
- Strong project management skills with proven execution against milestones
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including interaction with senior leadership
- Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing other engineers
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 52 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $124,800–$187,200 across 51 roles with salary data.
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