Senior Principal: Implantable Device Manufacturing Leader

Medtronic plc; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 153,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Job summary

Medtronic plc is seeking a Senior Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer in Fridley, MN to lead development of advanced manufacturing processes for implantable medical devices. You will specialize in laser welding, joining metallurgy, and coil winding, guiding design and transfer to scalable production.

The role requires hands-on lab work and collaboration with R&D, design, materials, and contract manufacturers to drive robust, long-term manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in joining metals and materials including laser and resistance welding.
• DOE and structured experimentation for process development.
• Ability to coach internal and contract manufacturers in scale-up.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of advanced manufacturing processes for implantable devices.
• Act as technical authority for joining metallurgy and process selection.
• Conduct DOE and process characterization to establish robust windows and capability.
• Develop coil-winding capabilities for implantable leads and scalable solutions.
• Mentor contract manufacturers during transfer and implementation.

Skills

Joining metallurgy

Laser welding

Resistance welding

DOE

Technical leadership

Coil winding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Materials/Welding Engineering

Master’s degree in related discipline

PhD in related discipline

Tools

CAD/CAM

Job description

Medtronic plc is seeking a Senior Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineer in Fridley, MN to lead development of advanced manufacturing processes for implantable medical devices. You will specialize in laser welding, joining metallurgy, and coil winding, guiding design and transfer to scalable production.

The role requires hands-on lab work and collaboration with R&D, design, materials, and contract manufacturers to drive robust, long-term manufacturing solutions.