Senior Automation Engineer at Medtronic
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Sep, 25

Salary

150000.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Disabilities, Health, Vice Presidents, Life Insurance

Industry

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 18 Jun 2025
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, OR an advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
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.

THE BASE SALARY RANGE IS APPLICABLE ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, EXCLUDING PUERTO RICO AND SPECIFIC LOCATIONS IN CALIFORNIA. THE OFFERED RATE COMPLIES WITH FEDERAL AND LOCAL REGULATIONS AND MAY VARY BASED ON FACTORS SUCH AS EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION/EDUCATION, MARKET CONDITIONS, AND LOCATION. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS INFORMATION PERTAINS SOLELY TO CANDIDATES HIRED WITHIN THE UNITED STATES (LOCAL MARKET COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS WILL APPLY FOR OTHERS).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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 , and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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) , and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

IT IS THE POLICY OF MEDTRONIC TO PROVIDE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) TO ALL PERSONS REGARDLESS OF AGE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, RACE, RELIGION, CREED, GENDER, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY AND/OR EXPRESSION, GENETIC INFORMATION, MARITAL STATUS, STATUS WITH REGARD TO PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, VETERAN STATUS, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW. IN ADDITION, MEDTRONIC WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act

Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot equipment with various Controls Platforms (PLC’s, PC, Vision systems, Robotics and SCADA).
  • Proficiency in Allen Bradley’s PLC’s (Micro, Compact and ControlLogix Platforms) and Automation Direct PLC’s (DirectLogic) supporting development software
  • Proficiency with Keyence and Cognex vision system programing
  • Proficiency with Fanuc robotics and associated development software
  • Assure production requirements are achieved for equipment specifications, supplier selection, and qualification.
  • Support and provide equipment specifications to vendors for quoting automated and manual equipment.
  • Verify Equipment meets current NFPA, OSHA and all applicable safety standards.
  • Key participant in DFMEA, PFMEA, Machine Risk Assessments, and CTQ processes assuring specifications are well defined and documented.
  • Communicate and coordinate activities with multiple functional groups both within and outside of operations.
  • Provide technical support to maintenance as required
  • Address appropriately related manufacturing issues on a daily basis as need requires
  • Identifying, solving controls and electrical system related problems, design improvement opportunities and deficiencies
  • Identifying, solving controls and electrical system related problems, design improvement opportunities and deficiencies
  • Understanding of the UL508A Industrial Control Panels and capable of meeting all NEC requirements for electrical design
  • Experience with Automatio
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