A Day in the LifePrincipal Hardware Engineer accountable for supporting Digital Health projects as a Systems Hardware Engineer for R&D.

Principal Hardware Engineer 

In the role as Principal Hardware Engineer, you will work to advance existing technology or introduce novel technologies and therapies, specifically in Digital Health. You will work with key stakeholders to help consider system and hardware requirements, integrate systems solutions and organize technical objectives of the products in HealthCast Acute Care and Monitoring. Additionally, the individual will be responsible for building tight collaboration and a culture of trust within the Digital Health organization. 

A Day in the Life 

As a Principal Hardware Engineer, you will be accountable for supporting Digital Health projects as a Systems Hardware Engineer for R&D. The Hardware Engineer will work closely on new product development while also supporting sustaining projects as a hardware focused pillar on the team. The Hardware Engineer should be able to provide technical leadership in design, development, and verification of complex hardware systems. This role will serve as a technical expert and mentor within the engineering organization, helping to elevate the capabilities of a growing team while driving the development of reliable, high-quality products.  

This role is required on site in either Mounds View, Minnesota or Lafayette, Colorado. 

Responsibilities Include: 

• Responsible for owning hardware and electrical requirements for new and existing product 

• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals with extensive hands-on hardware development experience and passion for coaching and developing engineers 

• Serve as a subject matter expert for electrical and hardware design challenges. 

• Responsible for owning electrical testing deliverables on new and sustaining products 

• Provide technical direction for hardware platforms, ensuring performance, reliability, manufacturing and scalability 

• Drives root cause investigations and resolution of complex technical issues 

• Deep knowledge of international standards (IEC 60601-1, 60601-2, CC 47CF$, ANSI C63.27, etc.) 

• Deep knowledge of various wireless technologies, batteries, and battery powered systems 

• Deep knowledge of CAD and other similar tools 

• Develop and review schematics, PCB layouts and component selection 

• Perform hardware debugging, verification and system integration activities 

• Collaborate closely with software, mechanical, systems and manufacturing teams to deliver integrated solutions. 

• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to existing hardware architectures 

• Experiencing working with patient contacting devices and understanding of regulations around it 

• Ability to manage ambiguity, work autonomously and keep organized and multitask.  

• Understand of stage gate processes for projects within the medical device project lifecycle 

• Organizational collaborator on DH&AI enabled initiatives to leverage cross disciplinary and globally distributed teams to craft high-quality products and services that customers love and drive preference  

• Collaborate with other leaders to ensure successful development, release, and launch of world-class product (portfolio/program) 

Must Have: Minimum Qualifications 

• 10+ years' experience in the medical device industry in systems, digital or software development with proven record of accomplishment. Knowledge of Agile methodology is nice to have.  

• Experience in 5+ major product or portfolio releases. Experience in a regulated product industry is nice to have.  

• Ability to quickly understand complex system behaviors, engineering problems, technical and architectural constraints.  

• A robust design portfolio articulating past design work 

• Excellent verbal and written and communication skills with an aptitude for convincing others, both internally and externally, of the value of their ideas. 

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 Day in the Life 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. 

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.

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