Principal R&D Engineer – Catheter / Minimally Invasive Devices (Plymouth)
Principal R&D Engineer – Catheter / Minimally Invasive DevicesPlymouth, MN (On-site)We are seeking a Principal R&D Engineer to lead complex medical device development programs with a strong focus on catheter and minimally invasive technologies.This is a high-impact, senior-level role designed to support a growing pipeline of development programs and reduce bandwidth at the executive level. You will own multiple programs while providing leadership to engineers and technical staff.What You'll DoLead end-to-end product development from concept through design, testing, and commercializationServe as project lead across multiple programs, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and executionProvide direct leadership and oversight to engineers and techniciansPartner with senior leadership on project prioritization and strategyDrive design, prototyping, and validation of catheter-based and minimally invasive devicesSolve complex technical challenges using strong engineering fundamentalsWhat We're Looking For10+ years of medical device R&D experienceProven track record of successfully bringing devices to marketDeep experience with catheter and/or minimally invasive device design (required)Demonstrated experience leading projects and managing teamsStrong background in mechanical engineering and product developmentProficiency with SolidWorksAbility to operate at both a strategic and hands-on levelImportantThis role requires direct catheter or minimally invasive device experience.Candidates without this background will not be considered.Why This RoleTrue Principal-level ownership of critical programsHigh visibility with executive leadershipOpportunity to shape and scale engineering efforts in a growing organizationApply directly or message me to learn more