Senior Principal Software Engineer at Medtronic

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

B.E or B.Tech in Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Electrical
Preferred: M.E or M.Tech in Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Electrical
16+ years of experience with validation of test methods, hardware and software, test fixtures
Principles and applications of biomechanics, physics, mechatronics, and electrical, mechanical, and software development
Experience writing technical reports for the medical device industry
Solid understanding of Design Controls, Medical Device Design Verification, and GDP (Good Doc)

Responsibilities

Extensive technical knowledge and expertise in Design of Experiments, Measurement system Analysis, Test Method Development, Root Cause Analysis, Capability studies, Fixture Qualification, Statistical process control, Risk Management & Non-Product software validation
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design engineers, project managers, and quality assurance teams
Develop and Validate HW/SW Fixtures and demonstrate high-quality standards
Write validation protocols and reports based on requirement inputs
Strong technical leadership skills to guide and mentor a team of engineers involved in the system verification and validation process
Maintain comprehensive documentation of all verification and validation activities, including test plans, test results, drawings, and reports
Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholders and management
Responsible for the end-to-end process involved in demonstrating the System meets product requirements
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the verification and validation process
Effectively communicate with internal teams and external stakeholders, providing technical insights and updates on verification and validation progress
Participate in the documentation, communication, and review of undesirable test outcomes, and/or design enhancements, and determine impact of changes to test plans

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Design of ExperimentsMeasurement System AnalysisTest Method DevelopmentRoot Cause AnalysisCapability StudiesFixture QualificationStatistical Process ControlRisk ManagementNon-Product Software ValidationHW/SW FixturesValidation Protocols

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Senior Principal Software Engineer role?

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Is this position remote or does it require office work?

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What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need 16+ years of experience with validation of test methods, hardware and software, test fixtures, plus expertise in Design of Experiments, Measurement system Analysis, Test Method Development, Root Cause Analysis, and other statistical and risk management techniques. A B.E or B.Tech in Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Electrical is required, with M.E or M.Tech preferred, along with knowledge of biomechanics, physics, mechatronics, and medical device design controls.

What is the team structure like for this position?

The role is part of the Engineering R&D team, involving close work with cross-functional teams including design engineers, project managers, and quality assurance teams, with responsibilities to guide and mentor a team of engineers.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Principal Engineer position?

Strong candidates will have 16+ years of hands-on experience in validation of test methods, hardware/software, and fixtures in the medical device industry, advanced expertise in statistical methods like Design of Experiments and Root Cause Analysis, technical leadership skills, and a relevant engineering degree.

Medtronic

Develops and manufactures medical devices and therapies

About Medtronic

Medtronic provides medical technology, services, and solutions to improve patient care. The company develops a variety of medical devices, including pacemakers, insulin pumps, surgical tools, and neurostimulation devices, which help diagnose, prevent, and treat chronic diseases. These products are used by hospitals, clinics, and healthcare professionals around the world. Medtronic stands out from competitors by investing significantly in research and development to create new products and offering additional services like training and patient management programs. The goal of Medtronic is to enhance patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs through its comprehensive range of medical solutions.

Fridley, MinnesotaHeadquarters

1949Year Founded

$3.2MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees