Senior R&D Product Engineer – Lead Innovation & Manufacturing

COV Covidien LP; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 124,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Medtronic plc in North Haven, CT, seeks a Principal R&D Product Engineer to lead design, analysis, verification, and ongoing improvement of medical devices. You will manage large projects, coach teams, and communicate complex results across global sites.

A strong foundation in statistics, materials, and manufacturing processes is essential. The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, technical ownership, and problem solving in R&D labs and manufacturing settings, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering.
• 7+ years of relevant experience, or 5+ years with an advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, analyzes, troubleshoots, and provides technical support during product development and manufacturing.
• Defines and performs verification and validation activities ensuring products meet user needs.
• Guides new methodologies, materials, machines, or processes for product design and manufacturing.
• Coordinates activities with outside suppliers and consultants to ensure timely delivery.
• Writes engineering reports and creates presentations to document results.

Skills

Technical leadership

Statistical methods

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Minitab

MS Office

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Medtronic plc in North Haven, CT, seeks a Principal R&D Product Engineer to lead design, analysis, verification, and ongoing improvement of medical devices. You will manage large projects, coach teams, and communicate complex results across global sites.

A strong foundation in statistics, materials, and manufacturing processes is essential. The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, technical ownership, and problem solving in R&D labs and manufacturing settings, with opportunities to