{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"90655ec311f3be1abdbcd503","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/90655ec311f3be1abdbcd503","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/90655ec311f3be1abdbcd503","title":"Principal Process Development Engineer","description":"Posted Date 1 month ago(19/06/2025 14:28)\nJob ID\n2025-5682\nCity\nUS-MN-Minneapolis\nCountry\nUnited States\nSeniority Level\nMid-Senior level\nJob Function\nEngineering\nType\nPermanent Full-Time\nEstimated Travel Required\n0 - 10%\nCompany Overview\nCOME JOIN OUR JOURNEY!\n\nWhen you join TT, you join our global community of visionaries, creators, and achievers dedicated to engineering and manufacturing electronic solutions enabling a safer, healthier and more sustainable world. Simply put, we are a global manufacturer with a passion for engineering advanced electronics that benefit our planet and people for future generations. We are committed to having a positive impact on the world through a culture built around safety, transparency, collaboration, and positive relationships. Our teams are fueled by performance and expertise, leading the charge in innovation, efficiency and delivering world-class customer service. Be part of the journey.\nRole Overview and Responsibilities\nThe Principal Process Development Engineer will lead the development, optimization, and validation of manufacturing processes for electromagnetic assemblies used in medical products, including sensors, motors, coils, and electromagnetic subsystems. In addition to developing scalable and compliant production methods, this role includes mechanical engineering responsibilities related to product design, device integration, tooling, and system performance. The engineer will collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing to drive innovation, reliability, and efficiency in product realization.\nLead development and validation of manufacturing processes for electromagnetic components such as coils, solenoids, actuators, and integrated assemblies in medical products.\nDevelop robust, scalable, and cost-effective processes including coil winding, soldering, potting, encapsulation, EMI shielding, and thermal bonding in medical products.\nDesign process fixtures, tools, and jigs to support precise assembly and alignment of electromagnetic components.\nImplement automated and semi-automated solutions for high-complexity assemblies.\nLead equipment selection, installation, and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ).\nConduct process feasibility studies, risk assessments (PFMEA), and design of experiments (DOE).\nCollaborate with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to ensure manufacturability and regulatory compliance.\nIdentify and implement cost-reduction and process optimization opportunities.\nInterface with suppliers and contract manufacturers on process capabilities and technology transfers.\nSupport design and testing of mechanical components and subassemblies used in electromagnetic medical devices.\nApply mechanical design principles, including DFM/DFA, GD&T, stress/thermal analysis, and materials selection.\nParticipate in failure analysis and root cause investigations for process- and design-related issues.\nServe as the technical lead in cross-functional teams through concept development, design transfer, and production phases.\nGenerate and maintain technical documentation including work instructions, SOPs, PFMEAs, process flow diagrams, and validation reports.\nMentor junior engineers and act as a subject matter expert in electromagnetic and mechanical process development.\nPartners with the Sales team and outside customers for specific designs and new business opportunities.\nAssists in building product prototypes and production process debugging.\nThis position requires approximately 20% sales-oriented travel and a consistent on-site presence.\nOther duties as required and/or assigned.\nQualifications, Skills and Attributes\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, or Manufacturing Engineering (Master’s or PhD preferred).\nMinimum 10+ years of experience in process development for electromechanical or electromagnetic systems, preferably in the medical device industry.\nProven experience with coil winding, magnetic assembly, motor integration, soldering, and precision alignment.\nStrong understanding of medical device regulations (FDA QSR, ISO 13485) and process validation requirements (IQ/OQ/PQ).\nHands-on experience with validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), root cause analysis, and statistical process control.\nProficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred), and statistical tools (Minitab, JMP).\nExperience writing and executing process validations and transfer documentation.\nThis position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., “Green Card Holder”), Political Asylee, or Refugee.\nProficient with Lean and Six Sigma principles to ensure that manufacturing requirements for efficient processes and practices are addressed on a timely basis.\nExcellent project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.\nStrong documentation skills and attention to detail is required. Good verbal skills to communicate technical issues with a varied audience is required.\nCommitment to work with a hands-on approach in a team atmosphere is required.\nUnderstand and communicate both business and engineering perspectives.\nJuggle multiple competing priorities.\nEmbrace challenges and team collaboration for success.\nInfluence various internal and external stakeholders to meet goals.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.\nThe salary range is $104,750.00 - USD $157,125.00/yr depending on qualifications and offers a health plan, dental, life insurance, vision, ESSP, 401(k) and PTO.\n\nSolving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable World\nWe want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you! Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. If you want to work for a company where who you are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you.","company":"Tt Electronics","rawCompany":"tt electronics","city":"Minneapolis","state":"MN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T21:26:15.226Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"334510","title":"Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing","slug":"electromedical-and-electrotherapeutic-apparatus-manufacturing"},{"code":"339112","title":"Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"surgical-and-medical-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"339113","title":"Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing","slug":"surgical-appliance-and-supplies-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Principal Process Development Engineer","description":"Posted Date 1 month ago(19/06/2025 14:28)\nJob ID\n2025-5682\nCity\nUS-MN-Minneapolis\nCountry\nUnited States\nSeniority Level\nMid-Senior level\nJob Function\nEngineering\nType\nPermanent Full-Time\nEstimated Travel Required\n0 - 10%\nCompany Overview\nCOME JOIN OUR JOURNEY!\n\nWhen you join TT, you join our global community of visionaries, creators, and achievers dedicated to engineering and manufacturing electronic solutions enabling a safer, healthier and more sustainable world. Simply put, we are a global manufacturer with a passion for engineering advanced electronics that benefit our planet and people for future generations. We are committed to having a positive impact on the world through a culture built around safety, transparency, collaboration, and positive relationships. Our teams are fueled by performance and expertise, leading the charge in innovation, efficiency and delivering world-class customer service. Be part of the journey.\nRole Overview and Responsibilities\nThe Principal Process Development Engineer will lead the development, optimization, and validation of manufacturing processes for electromagnetic assemblies used in medical products, including sensors, motors, coils, and electromagnetic subsystems. In addition to developing scalable and compliant production methods, this role includes mechanical engineering responsibilities related to product design, device integration, tooling, and system performance. The engineer will collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing to drive innovation, reliability, and efficiency in product realization.\nLead development and validation of manufacturing processes for electromagnetic components such as coils, solenoids, actuators, and integrated assemblies in medical products.\nDevelop robust, scalable, and cost-effective processes including coil winding, soldering, potting, encapsulation, EMI shielding, and thermal bonding in medical products.\nDesign process fixtures, tools, and jigs to support precise assembly and alignment of electromagnetic components.\nImplement automated and semi-automated solutions for high-complexity assemblies.\nLead equipment selection, installation, and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ).\nConduct process feasibility studies, risk assessments (PFMEA), and design of experiments (DOE).\nCollaborate with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to ensure manufacturability and regulatory compliance.\nIdentify and implement cost-reduction and process optimization opportunities.\nInterface with suppliers and contract manufacturers on process capabilities and technology transfers.\nSupport design and testing of mechanical components and subassemblies used in electromagnetic medical devices.\nApply mechanical design principles, including DFM/DFA, GD&T, stress/thermal analysis, and materials selection.\nParticipate in failure analysis and root cause investigations for process- and design-related issues.\nServe as the technical lead in cross-functional teams through concept development, design transfer, and production phases.\nGenerate and maintain technical documentation including work instructions, SOPs, PFMEAs, process flow diagrams, and validation reports.\nMentor junior engineers and act as a subject matter expert in electromagnetic and mechanical process development.\nPartners with the Sales team and outside customers for specific designs and new business opportunities.\nAssists in building product prototypes and production process debugging.\nThis position requires approximately 20% sales-oriented travel and a consistent on-site presence.\nOther duties as required and/or assigned.\nQualifications, Skills and Attributes\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, or Manufacturing Engineering (Master’s or PhD preferred).\nMinimum 10+ years of experience in process development for electromechanical or electromagnetic systems, preferably in the medical device industry.\nProven experience with coil winding, magnetic assembly, motor integration, soldering, and precision alignment.\nStrong understanding of medical device regulations (FDA QSR, ISO 13485) and process validation requirements (IQ/OQ/PQ).\nHands-on experience with validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), root cause analysis, and statistical process control.\nProficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred), and statistical tools (Minitab, JMP).\nExperience writing and executing process validations and transfer documentation.\nThis position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., “Green Card Holder”), Political Asylee, or Refugee.\nProficient with Lean and Six Sigma principles to ensure that manufacturing requirements for efficient processes and practices are addressed on a timely basis.\nExcellent project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.\nStrong documentation skills and attention to detail is required. Good verbal skills to communicate technical issues with a varied audience is required.\nCommitment to work with a hands-on approach in a team atmosphere is required.\nUnderstand and communicate both business and engineering perspectives.\nJuggle multiple competing priorities.\nEmbrace challenges and team collaboration for success.\nInfluence various internal and external stakeholders to meet goals.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.\nThe salary range is $104,750.00 - USD $157,125.00/yr depending on qualifications and offers a health plan, dental, life insurance, vision, ESSP, 401(k) and PTO.\n\nSolving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable World\nWe want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. 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If you want to work for a company where who you are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you.","datePosted":"2026-04-12T21:26:15.226Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T21:26:15.226Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Tt Electronics","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Minneapolis","addressRegion":"MN","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"90655ec311f3be1abdbcd503"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/90655ec311f3be1abdbcd503"}}