We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 22 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

This Early-Stage Principal R&D Engineer will contribute to the growth of the Peripheral Vascular Health technology portfolio by driving front end innovation for percutaneous venous and arterial thrombectomy systems, with an emphasis on thrombectomy technologies. This role will be responsible for concept development, feasibility assessment, and prototype development of catheter based thrombectomy technologies intended for arterial and venous applications. The position involves translating clinical and procedural insights into engineering concepts, investigating feasibility of novel thrombectomy mechanisms, and supporting the transition of early device concepts into formal development programs.

         

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:

• Support Peripheral Vascular Health Research & Technology and product development teams by leading early‑stage engineering activities for venous and arterial thrombectomy devices
• Translate unmet clinical needs from arterial and venous thrombectomy procedures (e.g., PAD, DVT, PE) into design inputs and early system requirements
• Generate, evaluate, and iterate device concepts
• Design and develop early prototypes of catheter‑based thrombectomy systems, including aspiration devices, mechanical thrombectomy mechanisms, and large‑bore access platforms
• Conduct engineering analyses and trade studies related to catheter performance, flow paths, structural integrity, and deliverability
• Plan, execute, and document benchtop feasibility testing in flow loops and representative anatomical models and/or preclinical evaluation
• Analyze test data and rapidly iterate designs to improve performance and usability
• Partner with clinical, regulatory, quality, and marketing stakeholders to ensure early concepts align with procedural workflows and development expectations
• Support early simulated‑use, cadaver, or preclinical evaluations as applicable
• Prepare and present design concepts, feasibility data, and technical recommendations at internal design reviews
• Document early‑stage design activities in accordance with design control requirements
• Submit invention disclosures and assist with intellectual property development
• Support technical evaluations, technology due diligence, and go / no‑go assessments with objective engineering data

 

Physical Job Requirements:

• Must be able to work in chemical and engineering lab environments
• Ability to handle medical device components and prototypes
• Ability to work with biological fluids and models

Nice to Haves:

• MS or PhD in engineering or related discipline
• Track record of invention disclosures and/or scientific publications
• Experience designing blood‑contacting devices with consideration for hemolysis and thrombogenicity
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, FDA design controls, and ISO 14971 risk management
• Startup or early‑phase product development experience

Requirements:

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• 3+ years of medical device R&D experience
• Direct experience developing or supporting venous and/or arterial thrombectomy technologies
• Experience with catheter‑based interventional device design
• CAD experience (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo)
• Hands‑on experience with rapid prototyping and benchtop feasibility testing
• Working knowledge of peripheral arterial and venous anatomy and procedural workflows
• Experience working in cross‑functional R&D teams
• Ability to operate effectively in early‑stage, ambiguous development environments

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

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.

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):$131,200.00 - $196,800.00

 

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 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 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 law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.