Principal Training and Education Specialist - Robotics - Charlotte, NC

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 28 Aug 2026

# A Day in the Life

Partnering across open, laparoscopic, minimally invasive therapies, and robotic-assisted surgery like no one else. Centered on collaboration, training, and innovation, our surgical ecosystem meets today's demands while advancing minimally invasive surgeries for the future, always aiming to improve patient care.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. This position is remote to enhance our competitive edge and expand our cross-functional collaboration efforts. This role will require up to 75% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

The Principal Training and Education Specialist will deliver Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) technology training to surgeons, first assistants, and OR staff from a variety of surgical specialties aligned with the core strategy. In this role you will be actively involved in the continuous improvement of training programs and provide support for customer training and training research initiatives.

Location: Remote within the U.S. with up to 75% travel / seeking a candidate to be located near Charlotte, NC to support our training facility

Primary Responsabilities

• Deliver training courses to Health Care Professionals (HCP) at designated training partner facilities
• Establish relationships with designated external training entities in targeted geographies
• Work with the marketing and sales training team in a creative, dependable, and flexible manner to improve existing training programs
• Support RAS System troubleshooting at the training center
• Manage training center logistics, inventory, and training calendars in conjunction with key stakeholders
• In conjunction with training center staff, maintain all capital equipment, including but not limited to the cleaning and reprocessing of instruments and accessories

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 11+ years of relevant experience in clinical training, medical device sales with training responsibilities, or clinical education

OR

• Associate's Degree with 9+ years of relevant experience in clinical training, medical device sales with training responsibilities, or clinical education

OR

• Baccalaureate Degree with 7+ years of relevant experience in clinical training, medical device sales with training responsibilities, or clinical education

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical or Health Sciences, Nursing, Healthcare Management
• Strong background of clinical experience with ties to training healthcare professionals
• Experience in robotic surgery, capital equipment, or comparable advanced medical technology
• Proven experience training on complex clinical topics or technology
• Strong problem‐solving skills with the ability to learn quickly in fast‐paced environments
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to operate both independently and collaboratively
• Solid understanding of surgical anatomy, OR workflows, and operating room protocol
• Exceptional presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and effective training methodologies
• High emotional intelligence and a professional, solutions‐oriented work style
• Commitment to continuous learning and personal development
• Highly process-driven with strong attention to detail
• Safety-focused with a commitment to following protocol

Physical Job Requirements

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# Benefits & Compensation

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$109,600.00 - $164,400.00