Principal R&D Engineer, Med Devices - Lead & Innovate

JCW Group; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device company is seeking a Principal R&D Engineer to drive product development from concept to commercialization. In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and manage multiple projects while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in the medical device industry, a strong background in design controls, and is skilled in CAD tools. This position offers a chance to shape innovative medical solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of product development experience in the medical device industry.
• Strong background in design controls, test method development, and materials/process selection.
• Working knowledge of applicable U.S. and international medical device standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of new devices complying with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Translate user needs into validated designs with specifications and test methods.
• Oversee verification, validation, and design transfer activities.

Skills

Design controls

Test method development

CAD (SolidWorks)

Leadership

Cross-functional team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Lab tools

Statistical methods

Job description

A leading medical device company is seeking a Principal R&D Engineer to drive product development from concept to commercialization. In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and manage multiple projects while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in the medical device industry, a strong background in design controls, and is skilled in CAD tools. This position offers a chance to shape innovative medical solutions.