Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

$122,400 - $183,600/Yr

Medtronic - Brooklyn Center, MN

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Brooklyn Center, MN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

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 career at Medtronic is like no other. We are committed, we are purposeful, and we are driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for millions of people worldwide. Do meaningful work, make a difference, and improve lives - starting with your own. As a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be part of the MECC Design & Systems group. MECC is a Technology Development Center that supports the design, development, and production of components used in implantable devices for a variety of Medtronic businesses. You will focus on driving design integrity across multiple component product lines to attain business goals consistent with cost, high quality, reliability and manufacturability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Researches, plans, designs, verifies, validates and develops mechanical and/or electromechanical products and systems, such as metals, instruments, controls, plastics, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, resonance, hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy.
• Recommends various technology options or approaches for system, processes, facility or program improvements in terms of safety, performance, efficiency or costs.
• May be responsible for the transfer from R&D to manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree required
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience

Nice-to-haves

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical engineering or a related discipline
• 3+ years of experience in R&D and/or Manufacturing in a medical device industry
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and methodologies
• Experience in Lean SixSigma or DRM / DFSS
• Knowledge and understanding of product and process risk analysis tools.
• Experience with physical testing of mechanical systems/components and failure analysis is a plus
• Demonstrated ability in analyzing and solving problems in a disciplined fashion, ensuring clear understanding of the root cause(s) and efficient recommendations for resolution
• Strong Technical Communication skills - both verbal and written
• Must be self-motivated, have attention to details and able to integrate a large cross functional team

Benefits

• 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
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)
• 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)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)