Principal Training and Education Specialist – Robotics

Medtronic

Lead the development and deployment of operating room staff training for Medtronic's surgical technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance training effectiveness and product adoption.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $109,600 - $164,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plans, develops, and coordinates in-house product training programs for clinical training personnel and customers
Obtains information needed to prepare in-house training programs; prepares training materials; develops course content; determines methodology; and coordinates the development of training aids
Ensures training program(s) meets company and customer objectives
Maintains communication with customers to ensure effectiveness of training
May utilize trainers with technical expertise
Continuously revises lesson plans to meet new training requirements and to keep technical information up to date

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent with 11+ years of relevant experience in a clinical lab setting, clinical training, field sales/support in medical device, healthcare industry or equivalent experience
OR Associate's Degree with 9+ years of relevant experience in a clinical lab setting, clinical training, field sales/support in medical device, healthcare industry or equivalent experience
OR Baccalaureate Degree with 7+ years of relevant experience in a clinical lab setting, clinical training, field sales/support in medical device, healthcare industry or equivalent experience
Nice to have Background in OR training, education, or management with a strong understanding of adult learning principles
Experience designing and delivering structured training programs, including piloting sessions and scaling through train-the-trainer models
Ability to assess customer needs within the OR and translate feedback into targeted training solutions
Familiarity with operating room environments, workflows, and clinical staff dynamics
Strong project management skills with experience building and implementing new programs from the ground up
Proven ability to partner with customers to identify gaps, develop curriculum, and drive adoption
Experience supporting program rollout, including leading initial sessions and enabling broader team execution

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
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)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical trainingtraining program developmentcurriculum developmentadult learning principlesstructured training programstrain-the-trainer modelsproject managementprogram rolloutcustomer needs assessmentoperating room workflows

Soft Skills

communicationcoordinationcustomer partnershipadaptabilityproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skillsfeedback translationteam executiontraining effectiveness

Certifications

High School DiplomaAssociate's DegreeBaccalaureate Degree