Principal Lead Engineer – Catheter Development

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior or Principal Product Development Engineer with a deep background in catheter development to join their growing R&D organization. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives as both a technical leader and a hands‑on individual contributor, and who has demonstrated success owning the full product lifecycle of catheter sub‑assemblies from concept through commercialization.

Job Title: Senior Lead Catheter Development Engineer

Location: Fridley, MN

Salary: 125-155k + bonus, depends on experience

• Serve as the technical lead for catheter development projects, providing direction, mentorship, and expertise to cross‑functional teams.
• Drive end‑to‑end product development activities, including concept generation, feasibility, design, prototyping, testing, verification/validation, and design transfer.
• Lead development of catheter sub‑assemblies with a strong understanding of materials, processes, manufacturing methods, and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, clinical, and regulatory teams to ensure designs meet requirements and standards.
• Provide hands‑on technical execution while also contributing strategically to project planning, risk management, and milestone delivery.
• Support continuous improvement, innovation, and best practices within the engineering team.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in medical device product development, with substantial experience in catheter design.
• Extensive industry experience in catheter design and development, ideally at a senior or principal engineer level.
• Proven track record overseeing the full product lifecycle of catheter sub‑assemblies.
• Strong technical proficiency with materials, manufacturing processes, and test methods used in catheter development.
• Ability to lead technically while still contributing as an individual contributor.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.

• Chance to step into greater leadership responsibility while maintaining hands‑on technical depth.
• High‑impact role influencing next‑generation catheter technologies.
• Collaborative and innovative environment with visibility across the organization.

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