Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

The Senior Manufacturing / Controls Engineer provides electrical and controls engineering support for multiple manufacturing areas within the Medtronic North Haven Manufacturing facility. The role leads and supports initiatives focused on cost savings, manufacturing process improvements, assembly equipment retrofits, and 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.

• Develop and maintain engineering standards and best practices.
• Support validation activities through development and execution of defining documents and IQ protocols; ensure all required equipment documentation is created and maintained, including operating instructions, electrical schematics, equipment specifications, parameter settings, and software backups.
• 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 and address manufacturing issues with technical problem‑solving support in a fast‑paced production environment.

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with a minimum of 2years of relevant experience, or PhD with 0years of experience.
• For bachelor’s degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8C.F.R. §214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

• Positive, proactive, and results‑oriented mindset.
• Strong electrical and controls design experience with emphasis on NFPA compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency 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 PLC software.
• Experience with Rockwell PLC and Safety PLC platforms (SLC, Compact Logix, and Control Logix) and associated development software.
• Experience with Rockwell HMI systems and related development tools.
• Experience programming and integrating 6‑axis articulated robots and SCARA robots.
• Experience with machine vision systems (Cognex or Adept preferred).
• Experience with servo and stepper motion control systems, including amplifiers, controllers, and feedback devices.
• Familiarity with machine risk assessment methodologies and electrical safety circuit design.
• Knowledge of linear brushless motors/controllers and AC inverters is a plus.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems, IoT trends in manufacturing, and industrial network architectures is a plus.

Employees in this role may be required to be independently mobile, interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co‑workers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary range (U.S. excluding Puerto Rico): $102,400 – $153,600 (USD). The position is eligible for the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability leave, paid time off, 401(k) with employer match, and stock purchase plan.

Medtronic provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.