Senior Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

IN2 COV - COV Engineering Services PL; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic Hyderabad seeks a Senior Principal Engineer – FEA & CFD to lead advanced simulations for medical devices, partnering with R&D teams to drive design decisions and regulatory submissions.

The role requires deep expertise in nonlinear structural, dynamic and multiphase CFD, with a track record of delivering high-fidelity analyses and mentoring engineers in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. You will shape simulation strategy and ensure model credibility across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in simulation-driven product development in regulated industries.
• Hands-on expertise with LS-Dyna, ANSYS, Abaqus and CFD tools Fluent/Star-CCM+.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced FEA and CFD analyses for complex medical device systems.
• Plan, execute, and review CFD simulations including multiphase flows and FSI.
• Define, communicate, and drive simulation strategies aligned with product requirements.
• Provide design guidance based on structural, thermal, and fluid insights.

Skills

FEA/CFD

Simulation leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors/Master’s in ME

PhD preferred

Tools

LS-Dyna

ANSYS

Abaqus

Fluent

Star-CCM+

Job description

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

The Senior Principal Engineer – FEA & CFD provides thought leadership in advanced simulation to support product design, development, and verification of medical devices. This role acts as a recognized technical authority for structural and fluid simulations, driving modelling strategy, solving complex engineering problems, and influencing product and technology decisions across R&D teams. The role partners closely with cross functional stakeholders to enable simulation driven development and to support regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced FEA and CFD analyses for complex medical device systems, including nonlinear structural, dynamic/impact, and advanced material modelling.
• Plan, execute, and review CFD simulations for internal and external flows, multiphase flows, heat transfer, fluid–structure interaction (FSI), and particle tracking.
• Define, communicate, and drive simulation strategies aligned with product requirements, design objectives, risk management, and verification needs.
• Provide actionable design guidance based on structural, thermal, and fluid behaviour insights to improve performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

Model Development, Verification and Validation

• Develop, calibrate, and maintain robust FEA/CFD models, including material models, contact definitions, and boundary conditions.
• Establish and maintain simulation verification and validation (V&V) frameworks and procedures to ensure model credibility and appropriate use.
• Correlate simulation results with bench testing, animal studies, clinical data, and relevant historical data, and document evidence in DHF and regulatory submissions.
• Support design verification, risk mitigation, and root cause investigations using simulation to explain failure modes and inform corrective actions.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Drive innovation in simulation methodologies, including automation, reduced‑order models, surrogate models, and digital twin approaches.
• Evaluate and implement emerging simulation technologies, tools, and workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Develop and promote best practices, standards, and templates for FEA/CFD within the organization.

Collaboration and Influence

• Partner with systems engineering, design engineering, test, quality, manufacturing, and regulatory teams to integrate simulation into end‑to‑end product development.
• Communicate complex simulation results and trade‑offs clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders, influencing design and program decisions.
• Represent simulation in design reviews, technical forums, and regulatory interactions as required.

Coaching and Capability Building

• Mentor and coach engineers in FEA/CFD methods, tools, and best practices, building a strong simulation community of practice.
• Lead technical reviews of simulation work products, providing guidance and feedback to elevate quality and consistency.
• Contribute to talent development by identifying skill gaps and supporting training plans in advanced simulation.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree/ Phd in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline from a recognized institution (IITs, NITs, IISc or other premier institutes preferred).
• Must have 15+ years of experience in simulation‑driven product development, preferably in highly regulated industries.
• Deep, hands‑on expertise in FEA tools such as LS Dyna, ANSYS, Abaqus and CFD tools such as Fluent, Star‑CCM+ (or equivalent).
• Proven track record of leading complex, high‑fidelity structural and CFD analyses and translating insights into design decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to independently drive multiple projects, manage priorities, and deliver high‑quality work in ambiguous, fast‑paced environments.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience influencing stakeholders and driving alignment across cross‑functional teams.
• Knowledge of simulation credibility frameworks and model risk assessment (for example ASME V&V 40), with experience contributing to regulatory submissions and technical reviews.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, design controls, risk management, and product verification processes in a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of materials such as metals, polymers, hyperelastic materials, and composites, and their application in simulation models.
• Nice‑to‑Have Experience across multiple medical device domains (implants, disposables, capital equipment, or other relevant product categories).
• Experience in design exploration and design optimization, including robust design techniques and multi‑objective optimization.
• Exposure to or experience with digital twin technologies and integration of simulations with test/field data.
• Experience defining or implementing automated simulation workflows, scripting, and data management for large‑scale analyses.

Leadership Expectations

• Recognized subject matter expert (SME) in simulation within the organization
• Provides technical leadership across programs and influences portfolio‑level decisions
• Drives capability development, standardization, and adoption of simulation best practices
• Mentors and coaches engineers, fostering a high-performance, growth‑oriented team culture

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.

Benefits & Compensation

• Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
• This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. We change lives. Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives. We build extraordinary solutions as one team. With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough. This life‑changing career is yours to engineer. By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life‑long learning These commitments set our team apart from the rest: Experiences that put people first. Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career‑building resources you need. Life‑transforming technologies. No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. Better outcomes for our world. Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls. Insight‑driven care. Fresh viewpoints. Cutting‑edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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