Principal Process Integration Engineer

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About the role

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The Principal Engineer will be responsible for integration of microelectronic assembly processes in development through release to manufacturing. The Principal Engineer will lead the identification and development of process flows and creation of design rules for Printed Circuit Board Assembly products through strong consideration of process interactions and risks. They will coordinate risk burn down and problem-solving experiments by utilizing DRM and data driven methods. They will also be responsible for managing the validation activities for the development work including requirements flow down, control and monitor strategies and ensuring compliance to regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the innovation, development and/or optimization of new manufacturing concepts, processes and procedures for transfer to manufacturing operations.
• Champion the use of Design Reliability Manufacturing (DRM) and data driven methods through process development.
• Work with process owners and product development teams to define robust process flows for new products.
• Own requirements flow down from product design to process development, including working with process owners to disposition inputs/outputs to deliver efficient, cost effective and robust control and monitor strategies.
• Own and manage the process validation deliverables at the product level.
• Own the interfaces and interactions between processes and determine product integration risks.
• Lead risk assessments and risk burn down activities for process interfaces and interactions.
• Provide input into product and process design based on an understanding of the integration risks.
• Apply statistical methods and science-based decisions to design experiments and implement improvements.
• Coordinate and/or perform necessary experiments and builds to establish robust processes.
• Implement and own yield monitoring systems and procedures.
• Monitor, root cause and resolve process yield issues during product and process development.
• Lead the identification and implementation of corrective actions for yield issues in collaboration with process owners and product engineers.
• Review product development requirements for compatibility with processing methods to determine costs and schedules.
• Interact with product design and development personnel to ensure that processes and designs are compatible.
• Generate and maintain documentation per quality system regulations.
• Ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 7 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR PhD with 3 years relevant experience.
• 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.

Skills

• Experience with DRM / Design for Six Sigma, Lean Sigma, or Green/Black Belt Lean Sigma certification.
• Knowledge of DOE, statistical analysis methods and data analysis tools (Minitab, JMP, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Printed Circuit Board Assembly integration.
• Exposure to microfabrication/MEMS processes including Solder Printing, Pick-and-Place, Reflow, Epoxy Dispense, Automated Visual Inspections, Sizing processes, etc.
• Experience in developing a process from concept to transfer in manufacturing.
• Advanced degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or similar discipline.

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described 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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, 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.

Benefits

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
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)
• 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)
• 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.

Pay

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $128,800.00 - $193,200.00. 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.