Principal R&D Engineer, CGM & Reliability - Northridge

USA-MiniMed Distribution Corp. 1018; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

MiniMed seeks a Principal R-D Engineer to lead development and reliability efforts for next-generation CGM sensors in Northridge, CA. This onsite role emphasizes failure analysis, DMAIC-based problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration with regulatory, quality, and clinical teams.

You will guide verification, design for reliability, and CAPA-driven improvements while mentoring teammates and presenting results to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Biomedical or Chemical Engineering with 7+ years of related experience.
• Experience leading failure analysis and CAPA processes in a high-tech R&D setting.
• Strong communication with cross-functional teams and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of problem-solving and failure analysis tools.
• Identify issues, drive resolutions for complex problems in sensor R&D.
• Develop test strategies for early feasibility, characterization and qualification.
• Document protocols and reports across product development stages.
• Present findings to management and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure designs meet regulatory and international standards, and CAPA-driven improvements.

Skills

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

DMAIC methodology

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Test method development

Design for reliability

Troubleshooting complex sensors

Education

Biomedical Engineering or Chemical Engineering degree

MS in Biomedical/Chemical Engineering (optional)

Job description

MiniMed seeks a Principal R-D Engineer to lead development and reliability efforts for next-generation CGM sensors in Northridge, CA. This onsite role emphasizes failure analysis, DMAIC-based problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration with regulatory, quality, and clinical teams.

You will guide verification, design for reliability, and CAPA-driven improvements while mentoring teammates and presenting results to stakeholders.