Senior Design Automation Engineer

Medtronic

Closes in 4 days Remote

Quick summary

Work type: Remote
Location: Dexter, MI
Salary: $104,000–$156,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: Jul 6, 2026 (soon)
Nearby: 38 roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $163k

This role $130k

$93k most similar roles pay here $205k

This role pays less than 86% of similar roles. Most pay $146,250–$179,549 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $163k 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 66 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,800–$187,200 across 66 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Design Automation Engineer

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The Senior Automation & Controls Engineer will join Medtronic’s Dexter, Michigan manufacturing facility to support automation initiatives from concept through production deployment, focusing on advanced technologies like automation cells and collaborative robots. This role involves executing automation opportunities, improving equipment uptime, developing processes for transitioning to automated operations, and collaborating with engineering teams to integrate process changes. The engineer will also oversee installation and hypercare of electromechanical systems while maintaining an automation roadmap for value streams. Key skills include PLC troubleshooting, mechanical and electrical design, machine building, systems engineering, programming in .NET or Python, simulation tool utilization, machine vision implementation, robotics design, and Cobot integration. This position is integral to Medtronic’s mission to advance life-saving therapies by scaling innovative manufacturing solutions that directly impact patient outcomes in a highly regulated environment.

Skills

PLC Python .NET Simulation Tools Machine Vision Robotics Cobots Kubernetes Docker CI/CD AWS PostgreSQL MES SCADA Git Terraform Ansible Jenkins

What you'll do

Execute automation projects from concept to production deployment.
Improve equipment uptime through troubleshooting and design changes.
Develop processes to transition operations from manual to automated.
Document equipment requirements and review vendor designs for compliance.
Oversee installation and hypercare of electromechanical systems.
Collaborate with teams to integrate process changes in manufacturing.

What we're looking for

Bachelors degree and 4+ years of relevant experience in automation or equivalent.
Design and implement integrated automation systems ensuring hardware/software compatibility.
Develop mechanical and electrical components for automated equipment.
Oversee construction, integration, and deployment of automated machinery from concept to production.
Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems and optimize performance through design changes.
Program applications using .NET or Python for automation solutions.

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