Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer Process Development

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 26 Nov 2025

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. Youll lead with purpose breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

As a member of the Mechanical Engineering R&D group the individual selected for this role will lead new product development activities of products such as insulin pumps glucose sensors and related accessories. They will work at the intersection of product design and product development optimizing customer and business needs.

The ideal candidate for this position has the following : extensive experience in new product and process development design and process characterization process validation and design verification testing experience in plastics and electromechanical assemblies in the medical device industry a plus background in process design development and qualifications including Test Method Validation (TMV) as well as hands-on prototyping / testing. This individual is experienced in problem solving and performing data analysis using statistical methods and tools (DOE Regression ANOVA Capability Analysis GR&R). Self-Starter and a technical leader with a sharp focus on quality and customer experience. This position will work across the organization driving and collaborating with functions in R&D Operations PMO Quality and Regulatory to assure the successful execution of business goals.

We are dedicated to making sure that every patient gets the best product when they need it. We have strong ties to our local communities. Our vibrant employee communities respect and value individual experience and perspective as we aim to improve lives and access to healthcare.

This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronics Diabetes business. Medtronic has announced its intention to separate the Diabetes division to promote future growth and innovation within the business and reallocate investments and resources across Medtronic subject to applicable information and consultation requirements. This separation provides our team with a bold opportunity to unleash our potential enabling us to operate with greater speed and agility. As a separate entity we anticipate leveraging increased investments to drive meaningful innovation and enhance our impact on patient care.

Job duties to be primarily located on-site in Northridge CA with the ability to work limited hours remotely.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Drive and lead product and process development activities of complex medical products by identifying key process inputs outputs controls and noise factors by effective utilization of Six Sigma tools
• Drive and lead design transfer activities ensure that products are transitioned to manufacturing facility successfully
• Apply methodologies such as Design for Reliability and Manufacturing (DRM) Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Design for Manufacturing Assembly / Automation (DFM / A) during process design and development phase
• Lead and perform process characterization design verification / testing and Test Method Validation (TMV) activities
• Perform Statistical analysis (DOE Regression ANOVA Capability Analysis GR&R)
• Help with equipment selection tooling and fixture development procurement installation and qualification.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions with appropriate and detailed follow-up
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff
• Help develop specifications test methodologies and test equipment to evaluate design concepts
• Perform calculations analyses and engineering testing to verify the designs and design changes. Document results in engineering reports and laboratory notebooks
• Works closely with strategic partners and vendors to support current products and initiate new production projects and assists in developing processes / techniques to meet contract objectives
• Help ensure designs meet and exceed product specifications regulatory requirements and international standards
• Design / develop components to be manufactured via plastic injection molding stamping machining extrusion and related processes
• Work with manufacturing to ensure feasibility of high-volume assembly in early phase of development cycle
• Translate voice of customer (VOC) feedback into engineering requirements
• Work with suppliers to ensure components meet design requirements & diagnose design / process problems
• Present technical findings or project status to cross functional teams and management through meeting minutes design reviews presentations and other means of communication.
• Travel to supplier and manufacturing sites as required

Must Have : Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

Bachelor of Engineering degree and 10 years of experience in mechanical product and process development OR Masters degree with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience OR PhD with 6 years relevant experience

Nice to Have :

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles : While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits resources and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD) : $157600.00 - $236400.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience certification / education market conditions and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20 hours per week : Health Dental and vision insurance Health Savings Account Healthcare Flexible Spending Account Life insurance Long-term disability leave Dependent daycare spending account Tuition assistance / reimbursement and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees : Incentive plans 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match Short-term disability Paid time off Paid holidays Employee Stock Purchase Plan Employee Assistance Program Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time as required under applicable state law and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below :

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.

Our Mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend life unites a global team of 95000 passionate people.

We are engineers at heart putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab to the factory floor to the conference room every one of us experiments creates builds improves and solves. We have the talent diverse perspectives and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business mission and our commitment to diversity here.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and / or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local addition Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic Inc. (Medtronic) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 157600 - 236400