Full-Time

Senior Principal Development Engineer

Posted on 1/14/2025

Medtronic

Medtronic

10,001+ employees

Develops and manufactures medical devices and therapies

Biotechnology
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$156k - $234kAnnually

+ Short-term Incentive Plan (MIP)

Senior, Expert

Boston, MA, USA + 1 more

More locations: North Haven, CT, USA

Location can be either North Haven, CT or Boston, MA.

Category
Robotics and Automation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of engineering experience OR An advanced degree with 8+ years of engineering experience
  • A strong understanding of Regulatory requirements for Design Controls and Design Verification
  • Experience with robotics or electromechanical systems
Responsibilities
  • Review and provide input to the development of product requirements
  • Review, provide input to and approve test methods
  • Design studies and experiments to gain confidence in meeting product requirements
  • Analyze test data
  • Author Engineering Analyses and Reports
  • Plan verification activities
  • Author Design Verification Protocols and Reports
  • Troubleshoot failures and make recommendations on design, test, or requirement improvements
  • Mentor junior engineers on all of the above
  • Champion continuous improvement projects, such as implementing new SOPs or WIs related to development engineering
  • Develop and drive a robust and efficient Design Verification strategy for product requirements
  • Author or review/approve Design Verification protocols and reports
  • Champion studies and/or activities that drive robust design, such as design of experiments, transfer function development, and simulations
  • Lead cross-functional failure investigations and analysis
  • Partner with System Engineering to develop, review and decompose product requirements
  • Represent the development engineering function on product development extended core teams
  • Mentor junior and senior development engineers working on your projects, and provide feedback on engineering reports, verification protocols, and verification reports
  • Liaison with Reliability, Compliance (60601), Hardware (Electrical and Mechanical), and Software teams for your projects
  • Support the development of regulatory submissions for your projects
  • Support QMS and/or DHF audits as the development engineer SME on those projects
  • Support changes made to your projects post-launch
  • Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, evaluates alternatives including cost and risk, supportability and analyses for total systems.
Desired Qualifications
  • 8+ years of medical device development
  • Advanced degree in robotic engineering or another technical discipline
  • Industry experience with statistical methods and analysis of data to perform Design Verification
  • Experience with developing a product according to System Engineering principles
  • Proven track record of contributing to medical devices of high complexity
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Medtronic provides medical technology, services, and solutions to improve patient care. The company develops a variety of medical devices, including pacemakers, insulin pumps, surgical tools, and neurostimulation devices, which help diagnose, prevent, and treat chronic diseases. These products are used by hospitals, clinics, and healthcare professionals around the world. Medtronic stands out from competitors by not only focusing on product development but also offering comprehensive services such as training for healthcare providers and patient management programs. The goal of Medtronic is to enhance patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs through their advanced medical solutions.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$3.2M

Headquarters

Fridley, Minnesota

Founded

1949

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • CE Mark approval for BrainSense™ aDBS expands Medtronic's market in Europe.
  • National coverage analysis for Symplicity™ Spyral could boost US hypertension treatment access.
  • Exclusive Contego distribution agreement strengthens Medtronic's US carotid market presence.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from companies like Fire1 threatens Medtronic's cardiovascular market share.
  • CMS coverage decisions could impact Symplicity™ Spyral's US market potential.
  • EU MDR compliance for BrainSense™ aDBS may delay launches and increase costs.

What makes Medtronic unique

  • Medtronic's BrainSense™ aDBS offers personalized Parkinson's treatment, enhancing patient outcomes.
  • The company leads in minimally invasive surgical tools, meeting rising global demand.
  • Medtronic's integration of AI in devices improves functionality and patient care.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

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