Principal Electrical Engineer

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 24 Jul 2026 At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world. # **About the Role** We are looking for a dynamic Battery Engineer professional who specializes in designing, developing, and testing batteries for portable medical devices. This role blends expertise in electrochemistry, materials science, and electrical engineering to ensure batteries meet safety, reliability, and performance requirements, while adhering to cost targets / budget. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join our team! **Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.** On Site Role - **Design & Development**: Research and select battery technologies tailored for handheld medical devices, focusing on energy density, storage, aging, and safety - **Testing & Analysis**: Write test plans and run tests for performance under various conditions. This will include data analysis and technical presentation - **Documentation:** Requires publication of plans and reports in product life management system - **Integration**: Work with product design teams to integrate batteries into handheld medical devices, ensuring optimal fit, function, and user experience - **Manufacturing Interface**: Collaborate with battery manufacturer representatives to ensure compliance with battery requirements, internal quality standards and use case model - **Troubleshooting**: Identify and resolve technical issues affecting battery performance, lifespan, and reliability - **Cross-Functional Collaboration**: Partner with systems, mechanical, and quality engineers **Skills:** - Strong understanding of **electrochemistry** and **battery materials** (electrodes, electrolytes, separators) - Proficiency in **battery accelerated aging** for performance prediction - Experience with **cell fabrication, testing, and failure analysis** - Ability to work in a **team-oriented, fast-paced environment** and communicate technical concepts to non-specialists **Must Have: Minimum Requirements** ***To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.*** - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field with 7+ years of relevant experience or advanced degree with 5+ years of relevant experience. #BetterDaysStartNow # **Physical Job Requirements** The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. # **Benefits & Compensation** **MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package** At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life. Salary ranges for U.S (exc…