Principal Research and Development Engineer

Freudenberg Medical; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings with company match

Paid time-off

Performance‑related bonus

Job summary

A leading CDMO partner is seeking a Principal Product Development Engineer in Minnetonka, Minnesota. This role involves overseeing product development, leading innovation, and solving complex problems within medical device design and development. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of 12 years of experience in the area. Competitive salary range is $130,000 to $170,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 12 years of medical device design & development experience.
• Proficient in 3-D solid modeling, preferably SolidWorks.
• Hands-on experience with machining and 3-D prototyping methods is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate business challenges and recommend process improvements.
• Define and resolve highly complex problems.
• Lead introduction of technical solutions and emerging technologies.

Skills

12 years of medical device design & development experience

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent mechanical, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

3‑D solid modeling (SolidWorks or related software)

Knowledge of silicone and plastic molding

Job description

Join to apply for the Principal Product Development Engineer role at Freudenberg Medical.

Freudenberg Medical is a trusted CDMO partner, delivering high‑quality solutions from ideation to volume production for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. We offer a diverse environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to cleaner, healthier, and more comfortable lives.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings with company match, paid time‑off, and a performance‑related bonus.

Salaries for this position range from $130,000 to $170,000 annually, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate business challenges and regulatory issues, review and recommend products/services and process improvements to the board of the business group.
• Look beyond existing methodologies and own discipline to define and resolve highly complex problems.
• Serve as an internal and external thought leader influencing change and advancement of the industry and/or profession.
• Recognized technical principal and internal thought leader in own area of responsibility within the business group.
• Significantly contribute to the development of the functional strategy (e.g., R&D, manufacturing, sales) of the business group.
• Require broad and comprehensive expertise in theories, techniques, and/or technologies within own field with broad impact on the business.
• Recommend product process or service improvements based on anticipated business and regulatory issues.
• Oversee introduction of value‑adding technical solutions and lead/directed introduction of emerging technologies.
• Apply conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions.
• Impact the direction and resource allocation for programs, projects or services; work within general functional policies and industry guidelines.
• Communicate highly complex ideas, anticipate potential objections and persuade senior‑management level stakeholders to adopt a different perspective.
• Lead others to solve unique and highly complex problems with significant impact on innovation and broad business impact.

Qualifications

• 12 years of medical device design & development experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Biomedical Engineering, or related discipline. Master’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of 21CFR Part 820.30 Design Controls, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, ISO 10993, and IEC 62366.
• 3‑D solid modeling experience (e.g., SolidWorks or related software).
• Hands‑on experience with machining and 3‑D prototyping methods preferred.
• Knowledge of silicone and plastic molding preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent mechanical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.