Principal Control & Automation Engineer

Medtronic

Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Dexter, MI
Salary: $152,800–$229,200 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Closes: Jul 3, 2026
Nearby: 69 roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $180k

This role $191k

$118k most similar roles pay here $241k

This role pays more than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $156,200–$204,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $191k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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About Medtronic

Medtronic plc is the world's largest medical technology company by revenue, specializing in device-based therapies for over 70 health conditions.

Medtronic currently has 85 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $122,400–$183,600 across 84 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Control & Automation Engineer

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The Principal Controls & Automation Engineer at Medtronic’s Dexter, Michigan facility is a senior technical leader responsible for driving automation strategy and execution across both the Dexter and Grand Rapids sites. This role involves leading automation initiatives from concept to production deployment, including PLC-based controls engineering, industrial robot integration, and equipment validation in a regulated manufacturing environment. The engineer will architect and maintain control systems, optimize automation equipment, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable solutions meet regulatory standards. Essential skills include strong PLC programming experience, hands-on controls engineering, robotics integration expertise, and knowledge of medical device or comparable industry practices.

Skills

PLC Ladder Logic Structured Text Robotics Integration Automation Systems Equipment Validation IQ/OQ/PQ Manufacturing Engineering Quality Control CI/CD MES SCADA SQL Python Git Kubernetes AWS Terraform Docker Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Lead automation initiatives from concept to production deployment.
Architect and maintain PLC-based systems using industry-standard platforms.
Integrate industrial robots with PLC control systems, ensuring safety and coordination.
Troubleshoot and optimize automation equipment for improved reliability and quality.
Execute equipment validation activities to meet regulatory requirements.

What we're looking for

Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience in ladder logic or similar controls languages.
Hands-on experience with automation engineering in manufacturing environments, including robotics integration.
Background in equipment commissioning, debugging, and production support for automated systems.
Experience executing validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) in regulated manufacturing settings.
Technical oversight and vendor coordination skills for automation projects.
Automation development or deployment experience in medical device or related industries.

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