Principal Electrical Engineer

About the role

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 31 Jul 2026. At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

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.

Benefits & Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $121,000 - $205,000 USD. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

About MiniMed

MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey — when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we’ve been committed to redefining what’s possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it’s needed most. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes.