Engineering Manager Jobs in Minnesota
Engineering Manager jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the Twin Cities metro, Rochester, and Duluth, where technology, medical devices, and industrial manufacturing drive steady demand for this role at both the senior individual contributor and executive levels. Companies like Medtronic, 3M, and Cargill maintain large engineering organizations in Minnesota and consistently recruit engineering managers with backgrounds in product development, systems engineering, and operations. Demand is particularly strong for leaders who can bridge software and hardware teams or oversee complex regulatory environments in medical technology. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Why Join Bracco Medical Technologies?
We care as much about our employees as we do our patients. Our culture fosters a work environment where employees can thrive, be passionate and have fun along the way. Each member of the Bracco Medical Technologies team has the power to make a difference......every day!
The Manager, Software Engineering is a key leadership position responsible for leading a team to execute product programs with cross-functional team leaders and individuals to meet customer requirements for product functionality, quality, and cost for Bracco Medical Technology’s (BMT) global portfolio of medical devices. As a member of BMT’s global R&D software engineering organization, ensure product programs are completed on-time, team members are developed in their functional discipline, and that processes in the business are continually improved. This role requires working cross-functionally with technical and other professional talent from various facilities and from diverse technical backgrounds.Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Align the strategy and direction of the software team to the business goals and drive continuous improvement of systems, products, and processes
- Functional leadership of the team, including talent development, coaching, mentoring, and career development.
- Identify the competencies required to meet the Engineering and Business objectives and develop a strategy to recruit and develop a high-performing engineering team with deep functional expertise.
- Collaborate with the Program Management team to set priorities and effectively resource programs and projects.
- Collaborate with the Principal architect to develop a code base within the architectural framework that meets the technical, functional, performance, and operational requirements for the product.
- Collaborate with the SW Director to implementing tools and processes to optimize software engineering throughput and quality.
- Ensure key milestones are met and that solutions delivered are of the highest quality possible.
- Celebrate wins and create a working environment that energizes the team and allows them to have fun while taking on the difficult challenges for our customers.
- Lead change through creative solutions to unstructured product and system design issues.
- Optimize the team’s participation in all phases of product development
- Support existing products within Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Service and Supplier Quality Engineering.
- Develop an environment in which others can freely share ideas.
- Key role in driving the culture of engineering excellence and commitment to quality.
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):
Minimum
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years relevant software development experience.
- 2+ years project management experience.
- 2+ years of direct or indirect people leadership experience.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionality with global teams.
- Experience with the Agile Development Process.
- Proven mentoring and coaching abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others
- Excellent communication and influencing skills with the demonstrated ability to gain buy-in for initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver results while working on multiple projects simultaneously, balancing resources, timing, and quality of outcomes.
Preferred
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 7 years relevant industrial experience.
- Experience in developing Medical Device Software for 5+ years, or a related field that is regulated.
- Demonstrated ability to develop Intellectual property.
- Experience with the development tools: MS Visual Studio, JIRA, GIT, JAMA
- Experience with Cloud development, particularly Microsoft Azure and IoT (Internet of Things) technologies.
- Experience with security considerations within a hospital or clinical setting, including systems connected to RIS/PACS.
- Experience leading a software engineering team.
- Experience with automated testing practices and frameworks.
- Fluency with clinical radiology terminology.
- Knowledge of QSR, ISO/EN and Quality System Standards.
Other
- Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the team.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Estimated Beginning Salary: $160,000.00 - 180,000.00
*Estimated salary is intended to reflect the salary Bracco Medical Technologies reasonably expects to pay for the position. The provided range is based on salary and market data and may vary based on an employee's eligibility for geographic differential pay in high-cost-of-labor markets.
Total Rewards:
- Paid Time Off, Company Holidays & Paid Family Leave – We provide PTO and Company Holidays to help you recharge, relax and do what’s important to you, when it’s important to you. Our 100% paid family leave options for parents, grandparents and eligible family members provide support for growing families as well.
- Achieve – Beyond competitive compensation, we offer options to help you plan for a financially secure future, including an annual incentive plan and 401k savings plan contributions.
- Live well – We offer comprehensive benefit options to help protect you along the way, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer HSA contributions, employee assistance program, short-term disability, etc.
- Evolve – Through structured on-the-job learning, workshops, seminars, and our tuition reimbursement program, you’ll find many opportunities to grow, personally and professionally.
Bracco Medical Technologies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bracco Medical Technologies desires priority referrals of protected veterans for all openings.
Why Join Bracco Medical Technologies?
We care as much about our employees as we do our patients. Our culture fosters a work environment where employees can thrive, be passionate and have fun along the way. Each member of the Bracco Medical Technologies team has the power to make a difference......every day!
The Manager, Software Engineering is a key leadership position responsible for leading a team to execute product programs with cross-functional team leaders and individuals to meet customer requirements for product functionality, quality, and cost for Bracco Medical Technology’s (BMT) global portfolio of medical devices. As a member of BMT’s global R&D software engineering organization, ensure product programs are completed on-time, team members are developed in their functional discipline, and that processes in the business are continually improved. This role requires working cross-functionally with technical and other professional talent from various facilities and from diverse technical backgrounds.Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Align the strategy and direction of the software team to the business goals and drive continuous improvement of systems, products, and processes
- Functional leadership of the team, including talent development, coaching, mentoring, and career development.
- Identify the competencies required to meet the Engineering and Business objectives and develop a strategy to recruit and develop a high-performing engineering team with deep functional expertise.
- Collaborate with the Program Management team to set priorities and effectively resource programs and projects.
- Collaborate with the Principal architect to develop a code base within the architectural framework that meets the technical, functional, performance, and operational requirements for the product.
- Collaborate with the SW Director to implementing tools and processes to optimize software engineering throughput and quality.
- Ensure key milestones are met and that solutions delivered are of the highest quality possible.
- Celebrate wins and create a working environment that energizes the team and allows them to have fun while taking on the difficult challenges for our customers.
- Lead change through creative solutions to unstructured product and system design issues.
- Optimize the team’s participation in all phases of product development
- Support existing products within Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Service and Supplier Quality Engineering.
- Develop an environment in which others can freely share ideas.
- Key role in driving the culture of engineering excellence and commitment to quality.
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):
Minimum
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years relevant software development experience.
- 2+ years project management experience.
- 2+ years of direct or indirect people leadership experience.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionality with global teams.
- Experience with the Agile Development Process.
- Proven mentoring and coaching abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire others
- Excellent communication and influencing skills with the demonstrated ability to gain buy-in for initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver results while working on multiple projects simultaneously, balancing resources, timing, and quality of outcomes.
Preferred
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 7 years relevant industrial experience.
- Experience in developing Medical Device Software for 5+ years, or a related field that is regulated.
- Demonstrated ability to develop Intellectual property.
- Experience with the development tools: MS Visual Studio, JIRA, GIT, JAMA
- Experience with Cloud development, particularly Microsoft Azure and IoT (Internet of Things) technologies.
- Experience with security considerations within a hospital or clinical setting, including systems connected to RIS/PACS.
- Experience leading a software engineering team.
- Experience with automated testing practices and frameworks.
- Fluency with clinical radiology terminology.
- Knowledge of QSR, ISO/EN and Quality System Standards.
Other
- Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the team.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Estimated Beginning Salary: $160,000.00 - 180,000.00
*Estimated salary is intended to reflect the salary Bracco Medical Technologies reasonably expects to pay for the position. The provided range is based on salary and market data and may vary based on an employee's eligibility for geographic differential pay in high-cost-of-labor markets.
Total Rewards:
- Paid Time Off, Company Holidays & Paid Family Leave – We provide PTO and Company Holidays to help you recharge, relax and do what’s important to you, when it’s important to you. Our 100% paid family leave options for parents, grandparents and eligible family members provide support for growing families as well.
- Achieve – Beyond competitive compensation, we offer options to help you plan for a financially secure future, including an annual incentive plan and 401k savings plan contributions.
- Live well – We offer comprehensive benefit options to help protect you along the way, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, employer HSA contributions, employee assistance program, short-term disability, etc.
- Evolve – Through structured on-the-job learning, workshops, seminars, and our tuition reimbursement program, you’ll find many opportunities to grow, personally and professionally.
Bracco Medical Technologies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bracco Medical Technologies desires priority referrals of protected veterans for all openings.
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Engineering Manager Job Market in Minnesota
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What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering manager jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a closely related technical field required
- Five or more years of engineering experience with at least two in a team lead or management role
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams through full product development cycles
- Experience managing project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent initiatives
- Strong communication skills with a record of collaborating across product, operations, and executive stakeholders
- Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or other iterative development frameworks used in Minnesota's tech and med-device sectors
Engineering Manager Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering manager in Minnesota?
Most engineering manager roles in Minnesota require a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, followed by several years of hands-on engineering work before moving into management. Minnesota does not require a state-issued management license for this role, though engineers in certain fields such as civil or structural may hold a Professional Engineer license from the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Geoscience, Landscape Architecture, Land Surveying and Interior Design. Employers in medical devices and manufacturing often prefer candidates with both technical credentials and demonstrated team leadership.
Which companies hire engineering managers in Minnesota?
Minnesota engineering manager roles are posted by Optum, TKDA, and Target and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Minnesota's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and major medical technology firms means engineering manager openings appear across a wide range of industries, from software and semiconductors to food manufacturing and diagnostics.
Which Minnesota cities have the most engineering manager jobs?
Minneapolis, Eden Prairie, and Saint Paul have the most engineering manager openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro drives the largest share because it is home to Minnesota's densest cluster of corporate headquarters, technology firms, and medical device companies, while Rochester's concentration of healthcare and precision manufacturing employers supports consistent demand in that market as well.
Are there remote engineering manager jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, and more than in many engineering roles, since engineering managers spend a significant portion of their time on planning, communication, and oversight rather than hands-on lab or shop-floor work. About 83% of engineering manager openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting broader technology and corporate hiring trends. The roles most likely to be fully remote are those in software, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise IT, while hardware, manufacturing, and regulated medical device positions typically require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a engineering manager in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic path into an engineering manager role without direct management experience is to move up from a senior or lead engineer position at a Minnesota employer that promotes from within, such as the large medical device or industrial technology firms headquartered in the state. Pursuing a Professional Engineer license through the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Geoscience, Landscape Architecture, Land Surveying and Interior Design strengthens a candidate's profile for regulated industries. Roles like technical lead, staff engineer, or project engineer at Minnesota manufacturers and technology companies serve as common stepping stones, and an MBA or engineering management certificate can accelerate the transition.
Where can I find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to engineering manager jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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