Senior R-D Engineer, Polymer Joining and Balloon Forming

Medtronic

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Mounds View, MN
Salary
$105,600–$158,400 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 19, 2026

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Below market

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This role $132k
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This role pays less than 89% of similar roles. Most pay $150,600–$195,150 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $132k versus about $173k for comparable roles.

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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.

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TL;DR · Senior R-D Engineer, Polymer Joining and Balloon Forming

Senior R-D Engineer for the Polymer Joining and Balloon Forming Centers of Excellence (CoE) is a role within the Manufacturing Innovation and Technology team. This position focuses on identifying, developing, and maturing advanced manufacturing technologies to support future product needs. The successful candidate will lead the evaluation of emerging processes in polymer joining, balloon forming, extrusion, materials engineering, and catheter manufacturing. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing feasibility studies, executing experimental plans, and creating multi-year technology roadmaps. You will collaborate across research, quality, and manufacturing departments to transition innovative concepts into production capabilities. The role requires expertise in polymer processing, laser manufacturing, and medical device development within a regulated industry. Key technical competencies include process validation, design controls, and the ability to analyze complex data to provide investment recommendations for advanced manufacturing technologies used in medical device production.

What you'll do

  • Evaluate and develop emerging manufacturing technologies for polymer joining, balloon forming, extrusion, and materials engineering.
  • Create multi-year manufacturing technology roadmaps that align business needs with future capability requirements.
  • Design and execute feasibility studies, proof-of-concept activities, and experimental plans to test new materials and processes.
  • Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in polymer processing and manufacturing process development.
  • Analyze technical and business data to support investment recommendations and technology prioritization.
  • Communicate technology strategies, business cases, and capability assessments to engineering teams and senior leadership.
  • Manage the transition of innovative processes from initial concept through full implementation and technology transfer.

What we're looking for

  • Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
  • Applicants should hold a degree in Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, Polymer, or Biomedical Engineering.
  • Experience is required in manufacturing process development, technology development, product development, or engineering within a regulated industry.
  • Candidates must have experience leading technical evaluations, feasibility studies, experimental investigations, or process development activities.
  • Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams including quality, manufacturing, and product development is required.
  • Preferred skills include expertise in polymer processing, balloon forming, extrusion technology, and medical device manufacturing.
  • Preferred experience includes knowledge of design controls, product/process validation, and technology transfer.
  • Candidates must possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire.

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