Sr. Principal Engineer, Innovation & Systems - Pleasanton, CA

Sr. Principal Engineer, Innovation & Systems - Pleasanton, CA Getinge life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, California, Pleasanton 4511 Willow Road (Show on map) May 04, 2026 With a passion for life Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers - and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers. Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it. Job Overview The Senior Principal Engineer serves as a top-level technical authority responsible for shaping upstream technology strategy and translating unmet clinical needs into scalable, high-volume medical device platforms. This role operates at the intersection of clinical insight, exploratory engineering, and long-term product strategy, with direct visibility to clinicians, marketing, regulatory, and manufacturing. Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties Define and lead upstream technology strategies for next-generation medical devices, with emphasis on endoscopic and minimally invasive solutions. Engage directly with clinicians and KOLs to identify unmet needs and translate clinical workflows into engineering requirements. Provide technical leadership for endoscopic, disposable, and high-volume device platforms ensuring scalability, cost efficiency, and manufacturability. Apply systems engineering and risk management principles early to reduce downstream regulatory and technical risk. Collaborate across Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to influence portfolio strategy. Mentor senior engineers and strengthen upstream innovation rigor. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Master's or PhD preferred. 15+ years of medical device R D experience with strong upstream focus. Demonstrated expertise in endoscopic or minimally invasive, high-volume medical technologies. Deep understanding of design controls, systems engineering, and clinician-driven development. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Medical device mechanical design and development, including endoscopic vessel harvesting (EVH) systems and related disposable, high-volume platforms Hands-on prototyping and test development: custom fixtures, Instron methods, rapid machining (3-axis CNC mill), and 3D printing (FDM) for iterative verification Cross-functional execution skills: design controls mindset, risk/FMEA participation, DFM/DFMA, supplier coordination, and clear communication of technical tradeoffs Salary range: $190k - $210k About us With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries. Benefits at

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At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits 401k plan with company match Paid Time Off Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources Life Insurance Short and Long Term Disability Benefits Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Commuter Benefits Parental and Caregiver Leave Tuition Reimbursement Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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