Principal R&D Process Engineer - Battery - CRM

The Principal R&D Process Engineer - Battery is an experienced individual contributor responsible for advancing battery technology from research and development through transfer and sustainment in manufacturing. This role leads the innovation and development of battery manufacturing processes and equipment, with a strong emphasis on dry electrode manufacturing, ensuring manufacturable designs, robust yield, and compliance with applicable regulations.

This position is in Mounds View, MN. within the Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) operating unit. 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 are working on-site 4 days per 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. This role will require less than 10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result -and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.

A Day in Life:

In general, the following responsibilities apply for the Principal R&D Process Engineer - Battery role. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Designs, develops, analyzes, troubleshoots, and provides technical leadership during battery research, product development, and process development.
• Designs studies to investigate specific technical questions within area of expertise; may support development verification activities where applicable.
• Leads innovation, development, and optimization of new battery manufacturing concepts, processes, and procedures for transfer to manufacturing operations, including feasibility/scouting, material selection, process selection, and equipment selection/installation.
• Translates research outcomes into usable, manufacturable products/processes, supporting transfer into manufacturing operations, that meet quality standards with capable processes to optimize production efficiencies and yields.
• Recommends and implements process and equipment modifications to meet quality standards and improve production efficiency, manufacturing techniques, and yield.
• Integrates equipment + materials capabilities to meet target process/module and technology specifications.
• Reviews development requirements for compatibility with processing methods to determine costs and schedules.
• Partners with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., development and operations) to ensure product designs and processes are compatible and can be reliably manufactured.
• Develops and/or applies statistical analysis experienced in DoE and model development and optimization; develops processes suitable for statistical process control, including measurement systems.
• Ensures processes and procedures remain compliant with applicable regulations.

• Direct hands-on experience with dry electrode manufacturing (development, scale-up, or production support).
• Battery manufacturing industry experience (process development and sustaining support in a manufacturing environment).
• Demonstrated experience developing new processes from concept through implementation/transfer.
• Proven experience with process and equipment selection (trade studies, feasibility work, installation/commissioning support, and performance assessment).
• Experience with predictive modeling to design new products or processes
• Experience with predictive modeling and experimental design software including: JMP, Minitab, and MATLAB., * Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or a related technical discipline and minimum of 7 years of technical work experience OR advanced degree with 5 years of work technical experience., * Rapid prototyping experience to accelerate learning and process/equipment iteration.
• Battery design experience and understanding of how design choices impact manufacturability, yield, and performance.
• Experience in medical device or other regulated industry/environment.

3.83.8 out of 5 stars 710 MEDTRONIC PKWY, Minneapolis, MN 55432 $131,200 - $196,800 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance, 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

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first - developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact., At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology can do to make tomorrow better than yesterday, and that makes it an exciting and rewarding place to work. We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations. The Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) Operating Unit offers devices and therapies that treat patients with abnormal heart rhythms and heart failure. We are comprised of three businesses, About Medtronic Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be. We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.