Senior Principal Process Engineer

Senior Principal Process Engineer

At Medtronic, you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

In this Senior Principal Process Engineer role, you will lead the advancement of manufacturing technologies that enhance product quality and transform production across the enterprise. You will partner closely with global R&D teams, operating units, and manufacturing sites to define and execute long-term strategies for electromechanical and capital equipment assembly. Leading cross-functional Centers of Excellence, you will establish best-in-class equipment standards, build strong stakeholder relationships, and identify emerging manufacturing technologies through collaboration with internal teams, external partners, and academia. You will drive alignment across the product development lifecycle, maintain a forward-looking manufacturing technology roadmap, and accelerate innovation through rapid feasibility testing and deployment into manufacturing and new product introductions.

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive. Our unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means zero barriers to opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute. We know equity starts beyond our workplace, and we must play a role in addressing systemic inequities in our communications to achieve long-term sustainable impact. Anchored in our Mission, we continue to drive ID&E forward both to enhance the well-being of Medtronic employees and to accelerate innovation that brings our lifesaving technologies to more people in more places around the world.

Bring your talents to an industry leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions – we're a market leader and growing every day. You can be proud to be a part of technologies that are rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation. You will be empowered to shape your own career. We encourage and support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. Together, we can transform healthcare. Join us for a career that changes lives.

Careers That Change Lives

• Provides technical and sustaining engineering support for the Centers of Excellence (COEs) for Electromechanical Assembly and Capital Equipment Assembly.
• Recommends equipment and process modifications to meet quality standards and improve production efficiencies, manufacturing techniques as well as production yields for existing products.
• Integrates equipment and material capabilities to meet process module target specifications and technology target specifications.
• Reviews product development requirements for compatibility with processing methods to determine costs and schedules.
• Interacts with product design and development personnel to ensure that processes and designs are compatible.
• May develop and conduct statistical analysis or recommend additions to document work.
• Leads the innovation, development and/or optimization of new manufacturing technology concepts, processes and procedures for transfer to manufacturing operations.
• Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop those techniques including the measurement systems.
• Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
• Leads the Centers of Excellence (COEs) for Electromechanical Assembly and Capital Equipment Assembly
• Establishes Best in Class Equipment Standards for equipment utilized within the Electromechanical Assembly and Capital Equipment Assembly manufacturing spaces
• Establishes and maintains relationships with Operating Units (OUs) and R&D organizations utilizing the COE technologies and processes to understand their long-term manufacturing technology needs for Operating Units (OUs) and R&D organizations
• Establishes and maintains relationships with manufacturing sites utilizing the COE technologies and processes to understand their current challenges and future needs
• Identifies and evaluates emerging manufacturing technologies by partnering with R&D, manufacturing sites, and external ecosystems (vendors, academia, and industry partners), and maintain a prioritized roadmap for feasibility and deployment
• Works with Technology Development partners to do rapid, fail-fast feasibility testing of new technologies in a laboratory environment, driving transition into manufacturing sites and new product introductions
• Defines and maintains enterprise-wide manufacturing strategies for Electromechanical and Capital Equipment Assembly, informing network design decisions on technologies, site capabilities, and future needs

Must Have (Minimum Qualifications)

• 10+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree or 8+ years of experience with an advanced degree

Nice To Have (Preferred Qualifications)

• Previous Medtronic experience
• Experience in manufacturing assembly techniques, including ultrasonic and laser welding, automation/controls engineering, box builds, and functional testing along with knowledge of electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection
• Experience across manual, semi-automated, and fully automated manufacturing environments
• Proven ability to define 5–10 year technology roadmaps
• Experience collaborating with international teams
• Ability to lead through influence without direct authority
• Strong strategic thinking skills
• Self-motivated; works effectively both independently and in teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to build credibility and relationships with senior stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint)
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources to identify opportunities and shape long-term roadmaps
• Travel: 0-25%

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. 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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.

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):$152,800.00 - $229,200.00This 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