Principal R & D Engineer
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Job Location:
Maple Grove, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 120000 - 160000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Principal R&D Engineer
Maple Grove MN Direct-Hire $120000-$% Onsite
Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic Principal R&D Engineer to spearhead the development of innovative medical device solutions. This role will be at the forefront of taking customer concepts through design prototyping and into manufacturable products. The Principal R&D Engineer will lead efforts to create technical specifications risk management documentation and partner closely with design assurance supply chain and process development teams to ensure safe effective and high-quality outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to shape solutions that directly impact patient care and healthcare system performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead new product development initiatives from concept through commercialization ensuring alignment with customer requirements.
- Translate customer needs into manufacturable product designs while maintaining compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
- Construct evaluate and refine prototypes to validate performance and feasibility.
- Collaborate with CAD designers to generate detailed drawings and bill of material (BOM) structures.
- Drive proactive risk management activities to enhance product safety and reliability.
- Develop and execute testing plans support pilot builds and provide input for design verification and validation.
- Engage with supply chain partners for sourcing and material procurement to optimize manufacturing processes.
- Participate in and contribute technical expertise during design reviews to improve project outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
- 1015 years of engineering experience in product and process development within the medical device industry.
- Demonstrated excellence in applying engineering principles to innovative design challenges.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Adaptable flexible and highly detail-oriented with a collaborative team approach.
- Strong organizational skills and proficiency in data collection and analysis.
Benefits & Compensation
- Employer-subsidized health insurance for employees.
- Employer-paid dental coverage.
- Employer HSA contribution.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Nine paid holidays (including your birthday!) plus PTO and personal days.
- Gym membership subsidy.
- Employer-paid short-term disability long-term disability and AD&D life insurance.
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Konik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age status as a protected veteran status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other protected class status.
Konik has been creating impactful relationships between technical talent and employers for more than 50 years. Konik has specialized in placing professional qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.
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Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Vendor Management
- Design Controls
- C/C++
- FDA Regulations
- Intellectual Property Law
- ISO 13485
- Research Experience
- SolidWorks
- Research & Development
- Internet Of Things
- Product Development
About Company
Konik is a Minneapolis technical recruiter focused on providing highly-qualified candidates for any of your company's staffing needs. Call (651) 697-1020 to get started today!
