Prin Hardware Engineer

Medtronic plc; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 141,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Well-being program

Job summary

Medtronic plc in Tempe, AZ seeks a Principal Hardware Engineer to lead microelectronics design for implantable devices. You will own IC packaging, PCB assemblies, and component integration from design through manufacturing transfer, ensuring high reliability and FDA-compliant documentation.

You will partner with Manufacturing, Design, Test, Quality, Reliability, and Regulatory to drive design verification and manufacturing readiness, mentoring engineers and guiding cross-functional decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 7+ years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with 5+ years OR PhD with 3+ years in engineering.
• Experience designing microelectronics, IC packaging, PCB assemblies, or PCBs.
• Experience with electrical schematic design, signal integrity, power distribution, and component selection.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and development of microelectronic assemblies, including schematic design and IC packaging.
• Own microelectronics design activities, including signal integrity and electrical performance optimization.
• Evaluate and qualify components against design specs, conditions, reliability, and safety standards.
• Lead prototype development, electrical characterization, and design tradeoff analyses to optimize performance and manufacturability.
• Drive debugging, failure investigations, and root cause analysis for design and production issues.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Design, Test, Quality, Reliability, and Regulatory to support NPI and manufacturing readiness.
• Develop and maintain technical specs, test methods, and design records for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Electrical design

Prototype development

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering or related field

PhD in engineering (preferred for senior level)

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 23 Nov 2026 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 At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross‑functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. Medtronic's Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) business develops technologies that help diagnose, treat, and manage cardiac rhythm disorders. Our portfolio includes implantable cardiac devices designed to deliver reliable, life‑sustaining therapies. Hardware engineering plays a critical role in advancing these technologies through microelectronics design, component integration, and manufacturing development. This position is based in Tempe, Arizona, and requires an onsite work arrangement, with up to 10% travel.

The Principal Hardware Engineer provides technical leadership and product engineering ownership for packaged integrated circuits (ICs), PCB assemblies, and other microelectronics components throughout the product development process, from early design considerations and electrical PWB design through integration into manufacturing, market launch, and transfer to production. Products include implantable medical devices, demanding uncompromising quality standards and delivery of compliance documentation in conformance with FDA federal regulations. The position requires a high level of technical rigor in design activities and the leadership to drive project decisions at the microelectronics level. In this dynamic role, you will partner closely with Manufacturing, Design, Test, Quality, Reliability, and Regulatory functions. You will work within a team environment to drive product engineering activities for new product introduction.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead the electrical design and development of microelectronic assemblies, including schematic design, printed wiring board (PWB) topology, and integrated circuit (IC) packaging.

Own microelectronics design activities, including signal integrity, power domain analysis, component integration, and electrical performance optimization.

Evaluate and qualify electrical components and materials against design specifications, operating conditions, reliability requirements, and safety standards.

Lead prototype development, electrical characterization, and engineering tradeoff analyses to optimize product performance and manufacturability.

Drive electrical debugging, failure investigations, and root cause analysis to resolve design, manufacturing, and production yield issues.

Partner with Manufacturing, Design, Test, Quality, Reliability, and Regulatory teams to support new product introduction, design verification, and manufacturing readiness.

Develop and maintain technical specifications, engineering documentation, test methods, and design records supporting product quality and regulatory compliance.

Provide technical leadership throughout development builds, manufacturing integration, and production transfer while mentoring engineers and influencing cross‑functional technical decisions.

Work closely with other Medtronic functions to meet quality, cost, and delivery initiatives.

Provide support for electrical testing methods, visual inspections, and procedures; solve problems related to product specifications and yield; and perform root cause analysis of failures.

Assume responsibility for internally designed and manufactured microelectronics, and for internally produced or externally purchased components, including microelectronics subassembly manufacturing builds during development.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of relevant engineering experience OR Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant engineering experience OR PhD with 3+ years of relevant engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing and developing microelectronics, integrated circuit packaging, printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies, or printed wiring boards.

Experience with electrical schematic design, signal integrity analysis, power distribution, and electronic component selection.

Experience in hardware prototyping, electrical characterization, design verification, and failure analysis.

Experience supporting new product introduction, manufacturing process development, production yield improvement, or component qualification.

Experience developing hardware for implantable medical devices or other regulated products, including design controls, reliability requirements, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) documentation.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long‑term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$140,800.00 - $211,200.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

• 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, and Simple Steps (global well‑being program).
• The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico. Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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. If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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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