Principal Process Engineer, Additive Manufacturing

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 17 Aug 2026.

About the role

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 Warsaw, Indiana, and will require up to 25% travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

As part of the Manufacturing Innovation and Technology engineering team within Medtronic’s Operations Innovation organization, the Additive Metals Principal Technology Development Engineer will serve as a technical lead driving additive manufacturing capabilities across the operations network. Operating within the Additive Metals Center of Excellence (COE) framework, this role focuses primarily on optimizing and scaling existing metal additive processes while maturing new technologies through rigorous feasibility testing, experimental design, and proof-of-concept validation. The candidate will leverage deep technical expertise in laser-based powder bed fusion (L-PBF) processes, parameter development, and material characterization to execute complex technical projects and deliver robust, scalable manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain deep technical expertise in metal additive manufacturing (including Laser Powder Bed Fusion), technical ceramics, and advanced material characterization methods to guide technology development and capability advancement.
• Lead process optimization, experimental evaluations, and characterization activities using advanced analytical techniques and design of experiments (DOE) methodologies to improve process capability, material performance, and manufacturing readiness.
• Collaborate with internal and external subject matter experts to develop, integrate, and optimize end-to-end manufacturing workflows, including additive manufacturing, post-processing, machining, surface finishing, and technology transfer into production environments.
• Translate voice of customer (VOC), voice of research (VOR), and voice of business (VOB) feedback into manufacturing technology development strategy.
• Coordinate and oversee technology feasibility and testing activities both at the vendor and within Medtronic facilities.
• Communicate technical capability assessments, strategy, and value proposition to wide audiences, including operations innovation senior leadership.
• Collaborate with a dispersed network of teams of engineers and technical staff to influence additive metals and machining manufacturing strategies.
• Appropriately document strategy and business cases for annual investment and transfer of technology into development. Translate research strategy and investments into significant operations value.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff.
• Design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot, and provide technical skills during research and/or product development.
• Design studies to investigate specific life science questions within field of expertise.
• May be involved in product research and development and/or clinical trials.
• Translate research discoveries into usable and marketable products.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of experience with an advanced degree.

Qualifications

• Preferred:
• Deep technical expertise in metal additive manufacturing, including Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF), process parameter development, metallurgical principles, and manufacturing process optimization.
• Hands-on experience with advanced materials characterization and testing methods, including Micro-CT, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), fractography, and mechanical property evaluation to assess process capability and material performance.
• Demonstrated expertise in additive manufacturing technologies, software platforms, and emerging industry advancements, including evaluation of new equipment, processes, and manufacturing capabilities for future applications.
• Experience designing and developing new technology solutions ahead of formal development projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, analyze data accurately, and apply statistical or sensitivity analysis.
• Familiarity with design controls, product and process validation, and the medical device PDP cycle in a regulated environment.
• Proven ability to collaborate with global partners and stakeholders; willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Materials, or Biomedical Engineering, with experience in medical device or pharmaceutical development. For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Benefits

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to 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
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)
• Incentive plans (Medtronic Incentive Plan - MIP)
• 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)
• 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.

Pay

Salary ranges for U.S (excluding Puerto Rico) 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.

Schedule

This role requires working onsite 4 days a week.