Senior Controls Engineer

Careers that Change Lives

Act boldly. Compete to win. Move with speed and decisiveness. Foster belonging. Deliver results…the right way. That's the Medtronic Mindset - our cultural norms. Our brand is rooted in action, not just words. The Medtronic Mindset defines the expectations of our culture. Every person here plays a role in bringing it to life. We recognize your extraordinary potential to ensure future generations live better, healthier lives.

The Senior Controls Engineer responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the electrical/controls support of various manufacturing areas within the General Surgical Products Focus Factory of Medtronic. This includes being the project lead in cost savings, manufacturing process improvements, assembly equipment retrofit projects and new equipment procurement.

A Day in the Life

The Senior Controls Engineer will:

• Follow and help develop new company's best practices and standard procedures.

• Communicate technically with various internal departments to ensure that equipment is in compliance with EHS requirements and the equipment provided makes high quality assemblies to meet all product requirements.

• Be responsible for providing all documentation required to support assembly equipment. This includes but is not limited to operating instructions, electrical schematics, specifications, parameter settings, software backups etc.

• Will assist in writing and execution of FAT, SAT, IQ protocol challenges

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to maintenance as required

• Address appropriately related manufacturing issues on a daily basis as need requires

• Troubleshoot PLC's, Electrical Schematics, Vision systems and Robotics.

• Create and provide equipment specifications to vendors for quoting automated and manual equipment.

• Review equipment quotes, leads design reviews and work with project teams to provide custom assembly equipment.

• Key participant in DFMEA, PFMEA, Machine Risk Assessments, and CTQ processes assuring specifications are well defined and documented.

• Assure production requirements are achieved for equipment specifications, supplier selection, and qualification.

• Conceptual contributor for technology advances associated with automation and process development.

• Communicate and coordinate activities with multiple functional groups both within and outside of operations.

• 25% travel to manufacturing sites and supplier visits required. (International and domestic).

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience

Nice to Have

• BS or MS in engineering

• Dynamic, positive attitude

• Strong electrical/control design experience with focus on conformance to NFPA standards

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Solid presentation and computer skills (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Projects/AutoCAD, etc.)

• Strong project management skills.

• Experience in automated assembly equipment.

• Solid experience in trouble shooting equipment using conventional diagnostic tools and PLC software.

• Experience with Rockwell PLC's /Safety PLC's (SLC/CompactLogix and ControlLogix Platforms) and supporting development software

• Experience with Rockwell HMI's and associated development software

• Experience in 6 axis joint and SCARA robotics and associated development software

• Experience with vision systems (Cognex/Adept preferred)

• Experience with servo and stepper motion control amplifiers controllers and position feedback devices

• Experience with machine risk assessment methodology and required electrical safety circuitry

• Knowledge of Linear brushless motors/controllers and AC Inverters is a plus

• Knowledge of data acquisition, IoT trends in manufacturing and manufacturing networking architecture is a plus

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.

A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Learn more about our benefits here.

The provided base salary range is used nationally in the United States (except in Puerto Rico and certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)