Principal R&D Engineer (Medical Devices)

TL;DR

Principal R&D Engineer (Medical Devices): Leading the technical design and development of therapies for peripheral arterial and venous diseases with an accent on product strategy, technical risk management, and cross-functional leadership. Focus on driving new product development (NPD) programs from customer insight to market launch.

Location: Flexible work arrangement (combination of onsite and remote) in Plymouth, Minnesota, USA

Salary: $130,400 - $195,600

Company

hirify.global is a global healthcare technology leader focused on alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life through innovative medical solutions.

What you will do

• Lead technical product design and development for one or more new product development (NPD) programs.
• Manage technical development strategy, risk management, R&D budgeting, and resource forecasting.
• Partner with marketing, operations, quality, and regulatory functions to execute program strategies.
• Mentor and coach R&D staff, providing performance feedback and guidance within a matrixed organization.
• Design studies to investigate life science questions and validate product designs.
• Create design control deliverables and ensure documentation robustness and compliance.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in engineering with 7+ years of experience, Master's with 5+ years, or PhD with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in the medical device industry.
• U.S. work authorization is required (Sponsorship available for this Principal-level role).

Nice to have

• Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering.
• Experience with Class III medical products and technologies.
• Deep expertise in Quality Management System (QMS) Design Controls.
• PMI PMP certification or significant experience in Project/Program Management.
• Black Belt certification in Design for Reliability and Manufacturability.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and the hirify.global Incentive Plan (MIP).
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, including HSA and FSA.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match.
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement and a global well-being program (Simple Steps).
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.