Senior Principal Process Engineer
Careers that Change Lives
We value what makes you unique. Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to help alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.
As a Senior Principal Process Engineer, you will be responsible for providing key technical expertise and some leadership within the Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Engineering organization. This role is focused on product development, continuous improvement, and released product engineering activities related to the HeartWare HVAD System (HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device).
The Mechanical Circulatory Support Operating Unit is responsible for Medtronic's heart pump program. Called the HeartWare HVAD System, this business provides a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) that helps patients' hearts pump and increases the amount of blood that circulates through their bodies. The HVAD System features the world's smallest, commercially available, centrifugal flow pump.
This position is in Miami Lakes, FL. within the Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) operating unit and requires on-site presence three days a week minimum, with additional on-site presence as required.
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.
A Day in the Life
In general, the following responsibilities apply for the Senior Principal Process Engineerrole. This includes, but is not limited to the following:
Develops and optimizes the MCS Failure Analysis Lab for new and existing equipment.
Oversees process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ, & TMV) to ensure robust and reliable testing equipment in the MCS Failure Analysis Lab.
Leads root cause analysis and corrective actions for HVAD component issues, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborates with MCS cross-functional teams to support process improvements, equipment design, developing, validation, and implementation.
Designs components or portions of systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing and field service operations.
Design, document, assemble and test precision prototype and production fixturing.
Assist in the design and development, and perform sustaining engineering, of various mechanical and electromechanical components used in Medtronic MCS products.
Assist with bench testing of assemblies and parts to ensure performance.
Maintain top level engineering documentation.
Perform design characterization and design validation testing.
Write protocols & reports.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE BE SURE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE EVIDENT ON YOUR RESUME
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or biomedical engineering, science, or related technical discipline
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in product development of medical devices or advanced degree in mechanical or biomedical engineering, science, or technical field with 8 years of relevant work experience
Nice to Have
Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering
10 years of engineering experience within the medical device industry
Advanced understanding of FDA design controls, quality system regulations, failure investigation process and methodologies
PC application skills: solid modeling (SolidWorks), MS Project, EXCEL, Word, Minitab, Agile PLM
Advanced understanding and application of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
Advanced understanding of Risk Management Process
Advanced understanding of Design-for-Manufacturability (DFM) and Design-for-Assembly (DFA)
Project management and organizational skills
Strong written and oral communication skills (timely, clear, concise, accurate, conclusive, influential, targeted to audience)
About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements
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. (ADA-United States of America)
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. Learn more about our benefits here.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here.
The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.
Base pay is based on numerous factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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