Senior Manufacturing Engineer

## Senior Manufacturing Engineer Apply remote type:
Onsite locations:
North Haven, Connecticut, United States of America time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
June 23, 2026 (6 days left to apply) job requisition :
R69030

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 23 Jun 2026

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.#
** A Day in the Life
** The Senior Manufacturing / Controls Engineer provides electrical and controls engineering support for multiple manufacturing areas within the Medtronic North Haven Manufacturing facility. This role leads and supports initiatives focused on cost savings, manufacturing process improvements, assembly equipment retrofits, and the procurement and implementation of new manufacturing equipment. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing equipment meets Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) requirements and consistently produces high-quality assemblies that meet product specifications.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining engineering standards and best practices, supporting validation activities through the development and execution of defining documents and IQ protocols, and ensuring all required equipment documentation is created and maintained, including operating instructions, electrical schematics, equipment specifications, parameter settings, and software backups.
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

** Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
*** Develop and provide equipment specifications to vendors for both automated and manual manufacturing equipment.
* Ensure equipment designs comply with NFPA, OSHA, and all applicable safety standards.
* Review supplier quotations, lead equipment design reviews, and collaborate with project teams to deliver custom assembly equipment solutions.
* Act as a key contributor in DFMEA, PFMEA, Machine Risk Assessments, and CTQ processes to ensure specifications are clearly defined and documented.
* Troubleshoot and support equipment utilizing various control platforms including PLCs, CNC systems, PCs, vision systems, and robotics.
* Ensure production requirements are met through proper equipment specification, supplier selection, and equipment qualification.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of new automation technologies and process improvements.
* Coordinate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams across operations, engineering, and external suppliers.
* Travel approximately 25% to manufacturing sites and supplier locations (domestic and international).
* Provide technical support to maintenance teams as required.
* Address manufacturing issues and provide technical problem-solving support as needed in a fast-paced production environment.
** Must Have:

Minimum Requirements
*** To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.
** Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR PhD with 0 years relevant experience.
** Nice to Have
*** Positive, proactive, and results-oriented mindset.
* Strong electrical and controls design experience with emphasis on NFPA compliance.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficient in standard engineering and business software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, AutoCAD, etc.).
* Strong project management and organizational skills.
* Experience with automated assembly equipment.
* Proven troubleshooting skills using conventional diagnostic tools and…