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As of Jun 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior product development engineer in the United States is $118,883.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,000.00 and $118,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior product development engineers, especially those with extensive experience, specialized skills, and advanced certifications, can earn $300,000 or more annually. High compensation often depends on factors such as industry, location, company size, and performance bonuses.

What does a senior product development engineer do?

A senior product development engineer designs, develops, and tests new products or improvements to existing products, often leading cross-functional teams. They utilize engineering principles, CAD tools, and project management skills to ensure products meet quality, cost, and performance standards throughout the development process.

What is the difference between Senior Product Development Engineer vs Product Development Engineer?

AspectSenior Product Development EngineerProduct Development Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, experience in product designBachelor's in Engineering or related field, entry-level to mid-level experience
Work EnvironmentDesign teams, R&D departments, cross-functional collaborationDesign, testing, and development teams, manufacturing settings
Employer & Industry UsageTech, manufacturing, consumer electronics companiesSimilar industries, often entry to mid-level roles in product companies

The main difference between a Senior Product Development Engineer and a Product Development Engineer lies in experience and responsibility. Senior engineers typically have more expertise, lead projects, and mentor junior staff, whereas product engineers focus on executing design and development tasks. Both roles are vital in product innovation and are commonly found in tech and manufacturing sectors.

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Senior Product Development Engineers in specialized industries or with extensive experience and advanced skills can earn salaries approaching or exceeding $500,000 annually, especially when including bonuses, stock options, or profit sharing. Such high compensation typically requires leadership roles, significant technical expertise, and often working in high-demand sectors like technology or aerospace.

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Infographic showing various Senior Product Development Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,883 per year, or $57.2 per hour.
Senior Product Development Engineer

Senior Product Development Engineer

Heraeus Medical LLC

Fridley, MN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and execute design and development project-related activities throughout the product lifecycle for complex medical device development programs.

  • Create technical execution plans and deliverables with the project team and ensure documentation practices for requirements, design output, design verification, and testing are followed.

  • Mentor less experienced engineers throughout project execution and facilitate technical decisions and problem-solving in coordination with cross-functional teams.

Job description

Senior Product Development Engineer
Permanent
About Heraeus
Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.
About Heraeus Medevio
Together we improve lives. At Heraeus Medevio, we bring lifesaving and life-changing medical devices to market through partnerships with medical device manufacturing companies. Backed by Heraeus Group, we are committed to the growth of our teams and organization by providing an open space for open minds.
To reach our vision of improving 100 million lives every year, we foster a culture of curiosity that thrives on challenge, continuous learning, growth, and the opportunity to try new things. With sites in the United States, European Union, and Asia, and over 2,200 employees worldwide, together, we will meet tomorrow's challenges today.
Position Summary
The primary responsibility of the Senior Product Development Engineer will be to lead design and development activities (concept generation, requirements generation, prototyping, 3D modeling, 2D prints creation, concept evaluation) on complex medical device development programs.
This position will be based out of the Fridley, MN location, with travel to the White Bear Lake, MN site to support project needs.
What You'll Do Every Day:
  • Create technical execution plan and deliverables with the project team.
  • Lead and execute design and development project-related activities throughout the product lifecycle
  • Lead customer interaction on technical deliverables comfortably and confidently
  • Lead activities for concept generation with strong technical problem-solving skills based on customer interests, budgets, and market research
  • Mentor engineers on the team to conduct engineering analysis on designs, concepts, and the associated research
  • Create and/or lead and monitor documentation practices for requirements, design output, design verification, and testing using Heraeus and/or customer's QMS
  • Coordinate and execute effective cross-functional collaboration to move forward in the product development cycle
  • Communicate complex information concisely and clearly to all levels of collaborators, including customers, team members, and others
  • Mentor less experienced engineers throughout project execution
  • Identify solutions for complex project, product, and process challenges and implement solutions in coordination with cross-functional teams.
  • Facilitate and make technical decisions on projects (i.e. vendor selection, critical to quality on the design, concept selection, etc.)
  • duties may be assigned as required.

What We're Looking For:
  • Bachelor degree in engineering or related technical field; Master's degree in engineering or related technical field preferred.
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience; 1 year of relevant experience may be substituted for a graduate degree or 3 years for a doctorate.
  • Well established knowledge of multiple engineering functional areas (i.e. product development, testing, modeling, process, etc.)
  • Catheter design and development experience preferred.
  • Independently applies knowledge of the methodology for process/design selection.
  • Able to communicate complex technical concepts to broad audiences.
  • Consistently demonstrates creativity and ingenuity in applying engineering principles to solve complex problems.
  • Able to make data driven decisions utilizing statistical tools such as DOE, tolerance stack-up analysis, or Minitab.
  • Strong independent problem-solving skills and actively working to coach others in this area.
  • Proficient with new technology development.
  • Capable of creating a plan to solve complex technical problems and lead others to resolutions.
  • Actively, informally or formally coaches and mentors less experienced engineers.
  • Able to communicate complex topics to customers.
  • Has established cross-functional relationships and is able to influence to drive results.
  • Clearly communicates need for continuous improvement and champions change within the organization.
  • Must be willing and able to travel between White Bear Lake, MN and Fridley, MN sites, as needed.

Medevio is committed to providing competitive total compensation and benefits packages. The expected hiring range for this position is between $110,000 and $130,000 based upon a full-time schedule. This is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. Base salaries are determined by taking a variety of factors in account, including, but not limited to, candidate qualifications, geographic locations, market conditions and internal equity. This position is bonus eligible, with a target bonus of 10%. Our total compensation package includes eligibility for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, education reimbursement, paid parental leave and paid time off.
Curious? Apply now!
Heraeus is proud to be an employer that provides equal access to opportunities for all its employees. We provide fair and equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. A diverse and inclusive culture is at the heart of our Vision, Mission, and Values. We are dedicated to cultivating a workforce that reflects a broad spectrum of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.
We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility after hire. Learn more at www.e-verify.gov
Any further questions?
If you need any assistance or have questions, please contact hrdirect-americas@heraeus.com or visit our website at jobs.heraeus.com.

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