Principal Process Development Engineer

Medtronic; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Principal Process Development Engineer to lead the development of material finishing, handling, and automated handling systems through release to manufacturing. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and cross-functional teamwork to deliver reliable process solutions.

You will direct equipment and system development and process improvement projects across wafer processing, component assembly, laser processes, and

Responsibilities

• Lead equipment and system development and process improvement projects to support various component and device handling, finishing, and assembly needs in new and current manufacturing lines.
• Coordinate across wafer processing functional areas, component assembly, laser processes, and device test and finishing processes.

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 6 Oct 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 onsite 5 days a week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

This Principal Process Development Engineer will be responsible for the development of material finishing, material handling and automated handling systems and processes through release to manufacturing. The Engineer will lead equipment and system development and process improvement projects to support various component and device handling, finishing, and assembly needs in new and current manufacturing lines. Process development work scope often spans across multiple process areas including wafer processing functional areas, component assembly, laser processes, and device test and finishing processes. They will coordinate