Senior Principal Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the advancement of manufacturing technologies for electromechanical and capital equipment assembly.
• Define and execute long-term manufacturing strategies and technology roadmaps across the enterprise.
• Lead cross-functional Centers of Excellence (COEs) to establish best-in-class equipment standards.
• Partner with global R&D, operating units, and manufacturing sites to ensure process and design compatibility.
• Identify and evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies through collaboration with vendors, academia, and industry partners.
• Drive innovation through rapid feasibility testing and deployment into manufacturing and new product introductions.
• Develop manufacturing processes applicable to statistical process control and measurement systems.
• Ensure all processes and procedures comply with industry regulations.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or 8+ years of experience with an advanced degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Ability to travel up to 25% to support collaboration and project completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing assembly techniques, including ultrasonic welding, laser welding, and automation/controls engineering.
• Knowledge of box builds, functional testing, and 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 and leading through influence.
• Previous Medtronic experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $152,800.00 - $229,200.00.
• Eligibility for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

About the Company

Medtronic is a global leader in medical technology, dedicated to alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life. We bring bold ideas to life through mission-driven innovation, working to solve the most challenging health problems facing humanity.