Principal Engineer – R&D Lead

Solventum

. Represent R&D on New Product Development Core Teams, partnering with Quality, Regulatory, Medical/Clinical Affairs, Global Supply Chain/Operations, Marketing, Sourcing, and Project Management .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $142,800 - $196,350 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading cross-functional product development projects from concept through commercialization, with a strong focus on compliance with Design Control requirements and regulatory standards. Proficient in managing project budgets, timelines, and resources while engaging with stakeholders to ensure successful product outcomes.

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Cross-Functional Project LeadershipDesign Control ComplianceProduct Development Using Wound Care MaterialsRisk Management and ValidationStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementTechnical Project PlanningVerification and ValidationRisk ManagementProduct Performance TestingBudget ManagementIntellectual Property DocumentationRegulatory ComplianceAdvanced Wound Care TechnologiesClinical Evidence Generation

Soft Skills

Influencing Technical DecisionsMentoringCommunicationCollaborationCustomer Engagement

Industry Keywords

FDA ComplianceISO 13485Wound Healing ScienceSkin PhysiologyHuman Factors EngineeringGlobal Product LaunchesSurgical Site ManagementNonwovensHydrocolloidsAdvanced Skin Protection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent R&D on New Product Development Core Teams, partnering with Quality, Regulatory, Medical/Clinical Affairs, Global Supply Chain/Operations, Marketing, Sourcing, and Project Management
Lead technical delivery of new product development projects and coordinate multidisciplinary R&D teams and external development partners
Develop and execute technical project plans and schedules from technology readiness through commercialization
Align internal teams, external suppliers, and development partners on activities, dependencies, deliverables, and timelines
Identify and manage project resources
Manage technical project budgets and communicate status to R&D leadership and Project Management
Prepare and present project status updates covering schedule, budget, technical progress, risks, and mitigation activities
Engage with customers and clinicians to understand medical conditions, user needs, and project feedback
Evaluate new medical device technologies for development and commercialization opportunities
Identify and document intellectual property
Ensure compliance with product development and design control processes and maintain required project deliverables

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Materials Science or another Scientific discipline AND a minimum of 7 years of experience leading cross-functional product development projects from concept through commercialization; OR High School Diploma/GED AND a minimum of 11 years of experience leading cross-functional product development projects from concept through commercialization
Three years minimum experience applying Design Control requirements in accordance with FDA, ISO 13485, and global regulatory expectations
Three years minimum of experience in verification, validation, risk management, and product performance testing
Experience developing products using wound care materials and technologies, such as adhesives, films, foams, hydrocolloids, superabsorbents, nonwovens, antimicrobials, and tissue matrices
Experience influencing technical decisions across multifunctional teams and managing project timelines, risks, budgets, and deliverables
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status
Travel may include up to 20% domestic/international
Additional qualifications include experience with Advanced Wound Care, Advanced Skin Protection, Ostomy, Surgical Site Management, NPWT, global product launches, wound healing science, skin physiology, human factors engineering, clinical evidence generation, patents/invention disclosures/publications, multidisciplinary development teams, mentoring, external development partners/suppliers/contract manufacturers, and stakeholder management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision
Health Savings Accounts
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability Benefits
Life Insurance
Voluntary Benefits
Paid Absences
Retirement Benefits
Relocation Assistance may be authorized
Hybrid work with some remote work