Principal R&D Engineer

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 1 May 2026 At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life In the Medtronic Peripheral Vascular Health operating unit, we focus on the research and development (R&D) of medical devices for the treatment of peripheral arterial and venous diseases. We offer our physician customers a comprehensive suite of products and therapies to treat varying degrees of vascular disease — disorders of the circulatory system outside of the brain and heart. Our goal is to help healthcare professionals save limbs, reduce pain, and treat diseases so their and our patients can get back to enjoying what they love. We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Principal R&D Engineer to play a key leadership role on a new product development (NPD) program. This role is a Core Team Member (CTM) that will influence program strategy, lead a high-performing R&D extended team, and drive the creation of therapies that improve patient lives and meet the needs of health care professionals and our business. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate engineer who thrives on solving complex problems, engineers product solutions, stays ahead of emerging technologies, and inspires others through strong collaboration and communication – all to deliver robust, customer-focused, peripheral vascular products in a fast-growing environment. NPD Core Teams, formed by representatives of different functional departments, bring life-changing therapies from customer insight to market launch. The R&D CTM leads the product technical design and development and sets direction using engineering skills balanced with collaborative leadership to deliver on programs of varying scope and complexity. U.S. Candidates: This role offers a flexible work style that may include a combination of onsite and remote work. Please note that flexible arrangements are not guaranteed for all positions and may change over time based on business needs and facility space. Future adjustments could include transitioning to full-time onsite. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: Lead technical product design and development for one (or more) program(s) Provide leadership and direction to a R&D technical team , consisting of engineering and technician staff , within a matrixed organization – without direct reports Accountable for technical development strategy, team dynamics, delivered product quality and performance, technical risk management, and program R&D budget and resource forecasting Partner with the Core Team Leader, marketing, operations, quality, regulatory, and other functions to build and communicate program strategies, execution status, and identify issues and resolutions Strategy and Planning Monitor and ensure alignment of program direction and expectations of the Core Team and R&D leaders Provide input to establish overall program objectives, timelines, milestones, and budgets Direct activities through creating and managing R&D pro gram plans, work breakdown structures, resourcing, and status reporting, creating and managing accountability for technical deliverables, and identifying and mitigating technical risks and issues Implement robust design strategies to achieve overall product quality Define and implement strategic goals in the technical community in line with the operating unit strategy Leadership Build relationships with and influence cross-functional partners and R&D staff Set clear direction that aligns with defined product development practices and policies Support the development of R&D staff through coaching, mentoring, delegation of work and providing performance feedback to staff functional managers ... (truncated, view full listing at source)