We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 7 Sep 2025
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.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 7 September 2025.
At Medtronic, we are driven to improve the lives of patients around the world through innovative medical device technologies. We are seeking a talented Principal Process Engineer to join our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the process development and launch of a new medical device product that will shape the future of patient care.
As a Principal Process Engineer, you will play a critical role in advancing our manufacturing processes and ensuring the successful commercialization of our next-generation medical devices. You will leverage your expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies, process development, and equipment design to deliver robust, scalable, and efficient processes. This position is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to tackle complex engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the development and optimization of manufacturing processes, including process characterization, Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ).
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in advanced manufacturing technologies such as laser processing, nitinol processing, vision inspection, chemical processing, and robotics.
• Develop equipment specifications, oversee equipment design, and execute Installation Qualification (IQ) and calibration activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of manufacturing processes into production.
• Design and implement innovative manufacturing solutions to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability.
• Actively participate in hands-on process development, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

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

• Provides technical engineering support new and existing products.
• Recommends and implements 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 concepts, processes and procedures for transfer to manufacturing operations.
• This can include scouting and feasibility work, material selection, process and equipment selection, tooling / fixture and equipment installation and assessment of inputs, outputs and alignment to requirements.
• 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 7 years of relevant experience.

OR

• An advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

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.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the development and optimization of manufacturing processes, including process characterization, Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ).
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in advanced manufacturing technologies such as laser processing, nitinol processing, vision inspection, chemical processing, and robotics.
• Develop equipment specifications, oversee equipment design, and execute Installation Qualification (IQ) and calibration activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of manufacturing processes into production.
• Design and implement innovative manufacturing solutions to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability.
• Actively participate in hands-on process development, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence

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

• Provides technical engineering support new and existing products.
• Recommends and implements 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 concepts, processes and procedures for transfer to manufacturing operations.
• This can include scouting and feasibility work, material selection, process and equipment selection, tooling / fixture and equipment installation and assessment of inputs, outputs and alignment to requirements.
• 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