Principal Electrical Engineer
Medtronic's Interventional Cardiac Therapies Renal Denervation business is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to be part of a high-performing team developing next-generation medical device capital equipment. In this role, you will apply electrical engineering expertise with a focus on IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2 to support the design, development, characterization, integration testing, verification, validation, and lifecycle support of a next-generation Renal Denervation RF ablation generator. The work you do will impact patients globally and help support Medtronic's mission of alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for millions.
This role requires strong electrical engineering expertise, sound technical judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively across complex multidisciplinary product development. The Principal Electrical Engineer will apply knowledge of circuit card design, electrical engineering, requirements decomposition, risk management, and medical device safety and EMC expectations from early phase development through market release.
The Principal Electrical Engineer will work with an experienced electrical engineering team on the electrical engineering aspects of a new capital equipment platform, with a primary focus on standards-informed design support, characterization, integration testing, verification, validation, and lifecycle support for a next-generation Renal Denervation RF ablation generator. The role operates with a high degree of autonomy and provides expert technical input across design, risk management, compliance planning, and cross-functional execution.
Key Responsibilities
Apply expertise in IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2 to support electrical safety, EMC, design input, risk management, verification, validation, and lifecycle activities for medical capital equipment.
Support subsystem-level electrical design, circuit card development, PCB-level testing, characterization, integration, and issue resolution for a next-generation Renal Denervation RF ablation generator.
Translate system, product, and hardware requirements into clear electrical engineering deliverables, including requirements decomposition, test coverage, and verification strategy.
Partner with systems, software, mechanical, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, CTM, and program teams to support cross-functional execution and design transfer readiness.
Provide expert technical input during design reviews, standards discussions, independent reviews, test planning, troubleshooting, and risk discussions.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Electromechanical Systems / Capital equipment, or equivalent experience including hardware and software integration
Technical leadership experience
Minimum of 7 years of electrical engineering experience supporting subsystem-level electrical design, circuit card development, PCB-level testing
Or advanced degree with 6 years of electrical engineering experience subsystem-level electrical design, circuit card development, PCB-level testing
Or PhD with 3 years of electrical engineering experience subsystem-level electrical design, circuit card development, PCB-level testing
Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications)
Experience with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, or other highly regulated industry.
Experience with RF energy delivery, SOM, or FPGA.
Experience with ISO 14971.
Experience with product concept development, customer interaction, systems engineering, verification of engineering requirements, and validation of customer needs/design requirements.
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Physical Job Requirements
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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):$134,400.00 - $201,600.00
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.
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