Sr Prin Component Engineer

Sr. Principal Component Engineer, Sustaining Engineering 

Careers that Change Lives

Engineers and Scientists create our market-leading portfolio of innovations. Join us to make a lasting impact. Help bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide.

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology 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.

Join us to make a lasting impact. 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.

Help bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide.

This position in the Surgical Operating Unit will be based out of North Haven, CT and reports to the Sr. Director of Sustaining Engineering.

You will be the link between technical sourcing, released product engineering (RPE) and operations, reviewing the bills of materials for circuit board assemblies to find and resolve component end of life issues before they cause interruptions. Outstanding technical skills in problem solving, data analysis and electrical engineering required as well as superior written and verbal communication abilities. This person will be able to dive in deep technically, but also able to see the broader needs of the business. 

A successful candidate will enter this role with demonstrated application of technical and operations/manufacturing experience in a regulated environment such as medical devices, aerospace or military hardware. 

A Day in the Life 

·       Review BOM monthly for component lifecycle

·       Maintain product continuity, looking 6-24 months ahead

·       Track end-of-life buys vs product forecast

·       Identify alternatives for released product engineering review

·       Use of software to identify component issues: Silicon Expert, IHS BOM Intelligence, Z2Data

The preferred location for this position is North Haven, CT.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required
• Requires a University Degree and minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience

Nice to Have

·       Proven Operations and Manufacturing experience

·       Experience with highly regulated and/or safety-critical systems is required (medical device experience strongly preferred)

·       Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

·       Strong leadership skills

·       Comfortable working in a fast paced, cross disciplinary environment

·       Ability to discuss technical details with engineering staff, the ideal candidate will have a strong engineering and product development background.

·       Ability to drive action and effect change

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. Learn more about our benefits here. 

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan.  Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) on page 6 here.

The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc. 

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.

Physical Job Requirements

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, recruiter or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)