Sr Prin Chemical Engineer Haven, CT

Sr Principal Chemical Engineer – Medtronic, New Haven, CT

Application window closes on 25 Dec 2025.

• Design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot, and provide technical support during product development and manufacturing.
• Design studies to investigate root causes or identify process parameters.
• Perform hands‑on root cause analysis on the manufacturing floor, leveraging direct observation of physical processes and sample evaluations to identify and resolve technical issues related to design.
• Lead activities to support product development, improvements to existing products, and pre‑clinical studies.
• Serve as a technical expert, exercising considerable latitude in determining deliverables with limited oversight.
• Define and perform verification and validation activities ensuring products meet user needs and intended use.
• Investigate and evaluate existing technologies.
• Guide the conceptualization of new methodologies, materials, machines, or processes related to existing product manufacturing.
• Coordinate activities with outside suppliers and consultants to ensure timely delivery.
• Write engineering reports and create presentations as required to document and communicate results.
• Collaborate with peers to lead and manage the development of appropriate testing to verify products meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Mentor and guide junior level engineers, delegating and reviewing work.
• Work will be performed in R&D laboratories and manufacturing facilities.

• Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science & Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

• Specialization in bioabsorbable polymers & extrusion highly preferred
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in the medical device industry.
• Practical experience and theoretical knowledge in the following areas:
• Polymer development and manufacturing
• Fiber extrusion
• Textile manufacturing
• Polymer injection molding
• Material characterization
• Development and manufacturing of combination products
• Ability to apply statistical methods and science‑based decisions to design experiments and implement improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality technical work within project schedules and timelines; ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Team oriented, able to work well on common deliverables with diverse cross‑functional teams and to interact at the highest professional manner with all organizational levels.
• Hands‑on mentality.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and interpersonal skills to successfully partner on varying levels ranging from cross‑functional to global multi‑site and multi‑business‑unit.
• Participation and study design for pre‑clinical in vivo labs, observing cases in hospitals and through customer interactions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks/projects with strong problem‑solving ability.
• Mentoring junior level engineers.
• Experience with DRM / DFSS, Lean Sigma, or Green/Black Belt certification.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint).

Medtronic offers a competitive salary (USD $ – $) and a flexible benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long‑term disability leave, dependent daycare spending account, tuition assistance/reimbursement, Simple Steps program, 401(k) plan, incentive plans, employee stock purchase plan, and other benefits.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.