We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 6 Jul 2026

A Day in the Life
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We're working onsite 4 days a week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. The person in this role will work from the Medtronic facility located in Tempe, Arizona.

This role will require limited (> 10%) of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

Our team collaborates on the development, deployment, and sustainment of manufacturing test systems used across Medtronic's global production sites. We work closely with R&D and manufacturing to deliver robust and efficient test solutions that support new product introductions and ensure high quality device manufacturing.

This Senior Principal Test Engineer role focuses on developing and deploying new test systems in partnership with the MTC TDC development team and manufacturing sites, ensuring smooth validation, transfer, and ramp up into production.

CAREERS THAT CHANGE LIVES

• Provide technical leadership as the subject matter expert for manufacturing test systems across programs and global manufacturing sites.
• Define test system architecture, standards, and strategies aligned with manufacturing and technology roadmaps.
• Lead the test system validation and deployment of manufacturing test solutions, integrating hardware, software, instrumentation, and automation.
• Collaborate with R&D, Test Development, and Automation Engineering to ensure product testability and scalable manufacturing solutions.
• Oversee verification, validation, and compliance activities, including test system qualification, MSA, and audit-ready documentation.
• Drive deployment and technology transfer of test systems to global manufacturing sites, including ramp-up and hyper care support.

MUST HAVE (Minimum Qualifications)

• 10+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree or 8+ years of experience with an advanced degree

NICE TO HAVE (Preferred Qualifications)

• Recognized expert in the discipline with strong autonomy and ability to drive initiatives independently.
• Solid knowledge of automation technologies applied to manufacturing test systems.
• Strong project management skills with proven execution against milestones and commitments.
• Ability to influence product, process, and operational design aligned with business strategy.
• Strong problem-solving capability to address complex, cross-functional technical challenges and improve systems and processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including interaction with senior leadership and external partners.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive alignment across teams.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing other engineers.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. a7 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.

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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):$156,000.00 - $234,000.00

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