Senior Design Automation Engineer
At a glance
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The Senior Automation & Controls Engineer will join Medtronic’s Dexter, Michigan team, focusing on advancing automation initiatives from concept to production deployment. This role involves supporting equipment mechanization and automation across manufacturing operations, ensuring seamless integration of advanced technologies such as collaborative robots (Cobots) in a highly regulated cleanroom environment. Day-to-day responsibilities include troubleshooting, designing mechanical and electrical components, programming applications using .NET or Python, and implementing machine vision systems for quality control. The ideal candidate will have experience with PLCs, simulation tools, robotics, and process development to optimize manufacturing efficiency and reliability. This position is crucial in scaling innovative solutions that directly impact patient outcomes in the field of cardiopulmonary and Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) technologies.
Skills
What you'll do
- Execute automation projects from concept to production deployment.
- Improve equipment uptime through troubleshooting and design changes.
- Develop processes for transitioning operations from manual to automated.
- Document equipment requirements and review vendor designs for compliance.
- Oversee installation and hypercare of electromechanical systems.
- Collaborate on the development of an automation roadmap for value streams.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience in automation or related field.
- Design, develop, and refine mechanical and electrical components for automated equipment.
- Troubleshoot and optimize PLC-controlled systems to ensure reliable performance.
- Oversee the construction and integration of automated machinery from concept to deployment.
- Implement machine vision systems for inspection, quality control, and process automation.
- Integrate robots and Cobots into production environments for flexible automation.
Employer
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 52 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $124,800–$187,200 across 51 roles with salary data.
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