Principal Electrical Engineer

MiniMed

$125K — $188K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Baccalaureate degree required
  • 7+ years of relevant experience, or 5+ years with advanced degree
  • Hands-on expertise in troubleshooting electrical systems and circuit boards
  • Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams
  • Strong background in electrical design for regulated industries

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor junior engineers to foster technical excellence
  • Diagnose and resolve complex circuit-level technical issues
  • Investigate and determine root causes of product and manufacturing issues
  • Lead development of electrical test systems for analysis and improvement
  • Collaborate with various teams to resolve manufacturing challenges
  • Coordinate with contract manufacturers to ensure technical goals are met
  • Identify and implement solutions for component sourcing and design improvements

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Access to Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) with company match and employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Short-term disability coverage and life insurance
Full Job Description
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 5 Jun 2026

About the Role

Step into a dynamic, hands-on engineering environment where your technical expertise drives the reliability and evolution of Minimed Diabetes products. As a Principal Electrical Engineer in our Sustaining team, you'll be immersed in the heart of our devices-diving into circuit boards, analyzing intricate electronic systems, and solving challenging problems that directly impact patient lives.

Every day, you'll leverage your electrical engineering skills to create a meaningful impact. Your work will be hands-on, impactful, and intellectually rewarding-giving you the opportunity to make a direct contribution to the quality and reliability of life-changing diabetes technologies.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
  • Lead and mentor Jr Engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and professional growth
  • Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues at the circuit level, using advanced troubleshooting and test methodologies
  • Apply rigorous technical judgment to investigate and determine root causes of both field-reported product issues and manufacturing challenges.
  • Lead the development of sophisticated electrical test systems for failure analysis, root cause investigations, and ongoing product improvement.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and engineering functions to resolve manufacturing issues and facilitate transition of activities to operations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional experts and contract manufacturers, ensuring technical objectives are met and innovative solutions are executed.
  • Identify and implement alternate source electronic component solutions and/or circuit design changes to address design improvement, obsolescence, and supply chain challenges for released Diabetes products.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards including FDA QSR and ISO 13485

Must Have: Minimum Requirements
  • Requires a Baccalaureate degree
  • Minimum 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience

Nice to Have:
  • Proven hands-on expertise in troubleshooting, testing, and debugging of electrical systems and circuit boards
  • Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams
  • Strong background in electrical design, component selection, and sustaining engineering for regulated products
  • Experience working with contract manufacturers and managing supplier relationships
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Experience in product development within regulated industries such as medical device, defense, or automotive
  • Familiarity with regulatory standards (FDA QSR, ISO 13485)
  • Demonstrated experience generating technical documentation such as engineering reports, test plans, and procedures


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.

Benefits & Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$125,600.00 - $188,400.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).

At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that "regular employees" refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.

For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below.

MiniMed Benefits Overview

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