Senior Automation Engineer

Medtronic

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Brooklyn Park, MN
Salary
$104,000–$156,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
Jul 6, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $168k
This role $130k
$93k most similar roles pay here $205k

This role pays less than 85% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $168k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 65 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,800–$187,200 across 65 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Automation Engineer

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As a Senior Automation Engineer at Medtronic, you will join a dynamic team focused on enhancing manufacturing automation systems across various production lines. Your daily responsibilities include providing advanced support to technicians for equipment troubleshooting and integration of process changes, ensuring system stability and reliability. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements that enhance throughput and efficiency, while also contributing to the development and maintenance of technical documentation throughout the equipment lifecycle. Ideal candidates possess hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, and industrial communication networks, along with familiarity in MES, SCADA, and data collection platforms. This role demands strong analytical skills and a collaborative mindset to drive continuous improvement aligned with Medtronic’s quality standards.

Skills

PLC HMI Vision Systems Industrial Communication Networks FANUC RURobots MES SCADA Terraform Git CI/CD Python SQL PostgreSQL Docker Kubernetes AWS Grafana Prometheus

What you'll do

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, vision systems.
  • Implement improvements to enhance equipment reliability, process control, and throughput in manufacturing.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation such as URS, FAT, and validation reports for equipment lifecycle phases.
  • Serve as a technical liaison between manufacturing, design engineering, software teams, and vendor partners.
  • Mentor technicians and engineers on troubleshooting methods and automation best practices.

What we're looking for

  • Advanced troubleshooting skills for automation systems including PLCs and HMIs.
  • Experience in modifying and validating equipment software or logic for process improvements.
  • Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation such as URS, FAT, and validation reports.
  • Hands-on experience with automated manufacturing or test system troubleshooting.
  • Strong collaboration and mentorship skills within cross-functional teams.
  • Knowledge of industrial communication networks and familiarity with MES/SCADA platforms.

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