R D Engineering Jobs in Minnesota
R D Engineering jobs in Minnesota are in strong demand, concentrated in medical devices, aerospace, industrial machinery, and defense manufacturing sectors that anchor the state's economy. Most hiring is in the Twin Cities metro, with additional activity in Rochester and St. Cloud, where employers like Medtronic, Honeywell, and 3M maintain significant R&D operations. The most sought-after specializations include product development engineering, materials research, and systems integration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
A Day in the Life
In this role, you will lead cross-functional program teams to deliver innovative product In this role, you will lead cross-functional program teams to deliver innovative product development and lifecycle initiatives that improve patient outcomes. As a Sr. PD Program Manager, you will play a critical role in driving execution excellence, enabling strategic alignment, and advancing Medtronic’s product development programs within the Interventional Cardiology Therapies PMO team.A DAY IN THE LIFE
Program Leadership & Execution
Leads or leverages cross functional teams to evaluate, develop and manage projects for new product development and ongoing lifecycle management of products, processes and therapies.
Defines and executes operational aspects of product development programs including: schedule, project risk identification and mitigation plans, issue management, program management owned deliverable, budget and resource forecasting
Monitors program progress and status through defined program objectives, KPIs, schedule progress, risk burndown, and effective issue mitigation and resolution strategies
Develops mechanisms for tracking program performance, ensuring accountability, and enabling proactive intervention
Stakeholder Engagement
Drive strategic and executional alignment across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and other partner functions within program team
Creates clear and concise program updates, risks, and recommendations for use in communication with leadership
Program Governance & Strategy
Demonstrates strategic thinking in establishing and managing program plans, requirements, and execution strategies that are aligned to the business priorities
Ensure compliance with design controls requirements, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
Acts as subject matter expert to the team in the Product Development Process (PDP)
Must Have: Minimum Requirements- To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile:
Bachelors degree required
5 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
Nice to Have:
Advanced degree (MS, MBA, or equivalent) and/or PMP certification
Experience managing both small scale and large-scale medical device product development programs through multiple phases with demonstrated success in driving execution, managing risk, and delivering results
Experience with medical device product development (PDP / design controls)
Proven ability to influence without authority in a global, matrixed organization
About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements
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. (ADA-United States of America)
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Learn more about our benefits here .
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here .
The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
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.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:
Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.
Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.
If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.
If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com .
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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 , and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match , Short-term disability , Paid time off , Paid holidays , Employee Stock Purchase Plan , Employee Assistance Program , Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) , and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
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. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
A Day in the Life
In this role, you will lead cross-functional program teams to deliver innovative product In this role, you will lead cross-functional program teams to deliver innovative product development and lifecycle initiatives that improve patient outcomes. As a Sr. PD Program Manager, you will play a critical role in driving execution excellence, enabling strategic alignment, and advancing Medtronic’s product development programs within the Interventional Cardiology Therapies PMO team.A DAY IN THE LIFE
Program Leadership & Execution
Leads or leverages cross functional teams to evaluate, develop and manage projects for new product development and ongoing lifecycle management of products, processes and therapies.
Defines and executes operational aspects of product development programs including: schedule, project risk identification and mitigation plans, issue management, program management owned deliverable, budget and resource forecasting
Monitors program progress and status through defined program objectives, KPIs, schedule progress, risk burndown, and effective issue mitigation and resolution strategies
Develops mechanisms for tracking program performance, ensuring accountability, and enabling proactive intervention
Stakeholder Engagement
Drive strategic and executional alignment across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and other partner functions within program team
Creates clear and concise program updates, risks, and recommendations for use in communication with leadership
Program Governance & Strategy
Demonstrates strategic thinking in establishing and managing program plans, requirements, and execution strategies that are aligned to the business priorities
Ensure compliance with design controls requirements, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
Acts as subject matter expert to the team in the Product Development Process (PDP)
Must Have: Minimum Requirements- To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile:
Bachelors degree required
5 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
Nice to Have:
Advanced degree (MS, MBA, or equivalent) and/or PMP certification
Experience managing both small scale and large-scale medical device product development programs through multiple phases with demonstrated success in driving execution, managing risk, and delivering results
Experience with medical device product development (PDP / design controls)
Proven ability to influence without authority in a global, matrixed organization
About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements
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. (ADA-United States of America)
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Learn more about our benefits here .
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here .
The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
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.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:
Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.
Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.
If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.
If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com .
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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 , and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match , Short-term disability , Paid time off , Paid holidays , Employee Stock Purchase Plan , Employee Assistance Program , Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) , and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
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. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Where Minnesota roles are concentrated, by current openings.
R D Engineering Job Market in Minnesota
A snapshot from current Minnesota openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- nVent10
- Abbott5
- Microbiologics3
- Boston Scientific3
- Medtronic2
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Manufacturing
- Construction & Real Estate
- Medical Devices
- Telecommunications
What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in R D engineering jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, or a closely related technical field
- Experience with laboratory testing, prototype development, or experimental design methodologies
- Proficiency in CAD software, simulation tools, or discipline-specific engineering platforms
- Demonstrated ability to document research findings and contribute to technical reports or patents
- Familiarity with regulatory or quality standards relevant to medical devices, aerospace, or manufacturing
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills working alongside product, manufacturing, and quality teams
R D Engineering Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a r d engineering in Minnesota?
Most R D engineering roles in Minnesota require at minimum a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline such as mechanical, electrical, biomedical, or chemical engineering from an ABET-accredited program. While Minnesota does not mandate a state license specifically for R&D roles, engineers who sign off on public-facing designs may pursue licensure through the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Geoscience, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design. Strong laboratory experience or a master's degree is a common differentiator for competitive positions.
Which companies hire r d engineerings in Minnesota?
Companies currently hiring r d engineerings in Minnesota include nVent, Abbott, and Microbiologics, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Minnesota's deep concentration of medical device and industrial technology companies means R&D engineering demand is broadly distributed across large multinational firms and specialized mid-size manufacturers throughout the state.
Which Minnesota cities have the most r d engineering jobs?
Anoka, Minneapolis, and Plymouth have the most r d engineering openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities drive the bulk of demand because Medtronic, 3M, Honeywell, and Boston Scientific all maintain major R&D campuses there, while Rochester benefits from its proximity to Mayo Clinic's biomedical research operations and the medical technology ecosystem that has developed around it.
Are there remote r d engineering jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields, since R D engineering typically involves lab work, physical prototyping, and hands-on testing. About 44% of r d engineering openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and the positions most likely to offer flexibility are those focused on computational modeling, data analysis, or project management within an R&D organization rather than bench or manufacturing-floor work.
How can I get hired as a r d engineering in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a co-op or internship with one of Minnesota's large medical device or industrial manufacturers during your engineering degree, which frequently converts to full-time offers. Companies like Medtronic and 3M run structured early-career and new-graduate programs specifically designed to bring engineers into R&D pipelines. Lateral entry from quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, or test engineering roles is also common, and candidates who hold an Engineer-in-Training designation from the Minnesota licensing board stand out in competitive applicant pools.
Where can I find and apply to r d engineering jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to r d engineering jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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