Principal Equipment Design Engineer

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 5 Oct 2026

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The Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team is seeking a Principal Equipment Design Engineer to lead the design development and implementation of manufacturing equipment fixtures tooling and automation systems used in a regulated medical device environment. This role requires deep expertise in mechanical design advanced SolidWorks capability engineering documentation and strong cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Lead the mechanical design and development of custom machines automation systems tooling fixtures and manufacturing equipment for medical device development and production environments.

• Create and maintain detailed 3D CAD models assemblies drawings and bills of materials in SolidWorks with a high level of accuracy completeness and revision discipline.

• Support equipment qualification and validation activities.

• Contribute to user requirements functional specifications design specifications risk assessments and test plans.

• Collaborate across mechanical electrical software controls manufacturing quality and operations teams to develop integrated systems that meet performance reliability safety and compliance requirements.

• Participate in and lead design reviews with a focus on design robustness manufacturability maintainability risk mitigation validation support and readiness for release.

• Support equipment FAT SAT commissioning troubleshooting and post-installation performance investigations.

• Perform engineering analyses such as tolerance stack-ups failure analysis root cause investigations and design for manufacturability/assembly assessments.

• Manage project scope schedules technical deliverables risks and stakeholder communication for machine design projects from concept through release.

• Mentor engineers and promote best practices in design controls documentation discipline validation support and cross-functional execution.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Requires a Baccalaureate degreeand minimum of 7 years of relevant experience OR Masters degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR PhD with 3 years relevant experience.

• Significant experience in machine design automation manufacturing equipment or capital equipment development.

• Advanced SolidWorks proficiency including complex assemblies detailed mechanical drawings and formal design documentation.

• Strong experience developing accurate detailed and controlled engineering documentation in regulated or highly quality-focused environments.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.

• Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles GD&T tolerance analysis material selection and manufacturing processes.

• Experience with automation systems robotics motion control pneumatics vision systems or mechatronics.

• Working knowledge of PDM/PLM systems FEA and structured engineering change processes.

• Direct experience in medical device manufacturing equipment design and validation.

• Experience with equipment qualification documentation including IQ/OQ/PQ protocols test methods and validation summary support.

• Experience working in cross-functional teams with Quality Validation Manufacturing Controls and Operations.

• Strong working knowledge of document control change control and traceability expectations in regulated development or manufacturing environments.

• Proven ability to lead technical projects and manage timelines risks and deliverables.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

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Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits resources and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$124000.00 - $186000.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience certification/education market conditions and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20 hours per week: Health Dental and vision insurance Health Savings Account Healthcare Flexible Spending Account Life insurance Long-term disability leave Dependent daycare spending account Tuition assistance/reimbursement and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match Short-term disability Paid time off Paid holidays Employee Stock Purchase Plan Employee Assistance Program Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time as required under applicable state law and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

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