Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

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 This position applies extensive technical expertise towards electronics hardware design to provide solutions to complex technical problems and provides solutions that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity Work is performed without direction and with considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned The Sr Principal Electrical Engineer is responsible for providing strategic and technical leadership in the design development and validation of advanced electrical systems for cutting-edge medical devices This role drives innovation by defining architecture leading complex circuit design digital analog and mixed signal and ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory and quality standards The engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams including systems firmware mechanical and quality engineering to deliver reliable safe and high-performing solutions that meet clinical needs and improve patient outcomes Specific tasks include Provide strategic and technical leadership in the design development and verification of advanced electrical systems for innovative medical devices ensuring on-time delivery within defined cost and quality targets Leading various initiatives within New Product Development Sustenance such as design changes supply chain improvements analysis and determination of critical component replacement and CAPA support Define system and circuit architecture and lead complex digital analog and mixed-signal design efforts achieving compliance with global regulatory and safety standards like IEC 60601 ISO 13485 FDA etc Leading the analysis and modeling of identified design solutions to ensure fulfillment of sub-system requirements and system architecture Drive innovation through technology scouting prototyping and design optimization targeting a 20-30 improvement in performance power efficiency or manufacturability Collaborate with cross-functional teams systems firmware mechanical quality regulatory to ensure designs meet product requirements reduce design iterations and minimize late-stage changes Mentor and develop engineering talent creating a pipeline of high-performing engineers and fostering a culture of continuous improvement design excellence and knowledge sharing Support risk management and V V activities contributing to hazard analysis DFMEA and root cause investigations to ensure robust and reliable designs Lead user evaluations technical risk assessments hazard analysis and failure investigations to ensure safe and reliable product designs Serve as subject matter expert for circuit designs providing guidance troubleshooting and lifecycle support for new and existing products Ensure compliance with Medtronic design procedures quality systems and global regulatory requirements Drive cross-functional collaboration project planning and milestone execution to deliver on time within scope and to quality targets Champion process improvements mentor teams and build organizational capability for sustained technical excellence Performs duties in compliance with environmental health and safety related site rules policies or government regulations Strong oral and written communication skills Strong leadership skills and mentoring capabilities Ability to work in a team environment and directly contribute to its success Ability to drive changes and influence culture Strong inclination towards new technologies create Proof of Concepts Travel requirement Occasional international and domestic travel may be required for less than 25 All other duties as assigned Researches develops designs and tests electrical components equipment systems and networks Designs electrical equipment facilities components products and systems for commercial industrial and domestic purposes Required knowledge and experience BE BTech ME MTech in Electronics Instrumentation or relevant specialization in Engineering 20 years of Electronics circuit design-based product development Digital Analog Circuit Design Delivered high-performance reliable circuits across medical and embedded applications optimizing for efficiency manufacturability and compliance Mixed-Signal Interfacing Integrated analog and digital subsystems ADC DAC sensors I O displays to ensure accurate signal processing robust operation and reduced system errors Power Supply Management Designed efficient compliant power systems DC-DC converters regulators battery management improving reliability and reducing energy consumption Embedded Firmware Mapping Testing Mapped firmware to hardware led verification and validation achieving high first-pass yields and seamless system integration Electrical Embedded Product Development Led end-to-end development from concept through prototyping testing and production deployment accelerating time-to-market and improving manufacturability Technical Leadership Cross-Functional Collaboration Directed teams across electrical systems firmware mechanical quality and regulatory functions to deliver projects on time within scope and to quality standards Innovation Problem Solving Applied creativity and technical expertise to solve complex undefined challenges driving breakthrough solutions and enhanced product performance User Evaluation Risk Management Planned and conducted product concept evaluations analyzed data assessed technical risks and hazards and implemented design improvements to ensure safe effective solutions Project Management Process Improvement Managed project tasks milestones resources and budgets implemented process improvements mentorship and knowledge sharing to build organizational capability Technology Assessment Strategic Impact Evaluated emerging technologies and conducted state-of-the-art reviews contributing to product roadmaps IP generation and competitive advantage Delivered optimized analog and digital designs with precise component selection reducing design iterations and cost Performed detailed design analysis and validation ensuring 95 first-pass yield and reducing late-stage rework Led compliance and standards-based testing with automation accelerating verification cycles and improving quality metrics Utilized eCAD tools for schematic capture simulation and layout reviews minimizing design errors and improving time-to-market Collaborated with manufacturing teams to develop production test setups improving build efficiency and reducing defects Applied VHDL firmware and mechanical design knowledge to ensure seamless system integration and cross-domain alignment Conducted in-depth debugging root cause analysis and field failure resolution significantly reducing warranty claims Nice to Have Experience in the medical device industry with exposure to surgical techniques and clinical workflows Expertise in RF and power electronics design with a focus on safety reliability and compliance with medical standards Skilled in planning and conducting user evaluations of product concepts analysing data documenting findings and presenting actionable design recommendations to cross-functional teams Demonstrated ability to apply creativity and innovation to solve complex ambiguous problems lacking predefined solutions Proven project management capabilities including team leadership task planning milestone tracking resource allocation and budget management Strong capability to assess emerging technologies through comprehensive reviews of state-of-the-art research and market trends 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 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 This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan MIP 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 95 000 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