Principal Facilities Engineer

Role Overview

As the Owner’s Representative for the Global Facilities Team, you will act as the primary liaison between Operations, Project Management, and Construction teams to ensure facility projects and infrastructure initiatives are delivered successfully. You will translate business and operational needs into effective engineering solutions while maintaining alignment across internal teams and external partners. The role is based in North Haven, CT and the application window closes on 13 Jun 2026.

• Plan, design, and oversee the reconfiguration, maintenance, and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities.
• Gather and review data concerning facility or equipment specifications, governmental or company restrictions, required completion dates, and construction feasibility.
• Coordinate with architecture/engineering firms to develop design criteria and prepare layout and detail drawings.
• Prepare bid sheets and contracts for construction and facility acquisitions.
• Review and estimate design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, and related expenses.
• Inspect or direct inspections of construction, installation progress, and commissioning to ensure conformance to drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Travel to other sites 20‑40% depending on project work.

• Must-Haves:
• Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of experience in Facility Mechanical, Electrical Infrastructure, or Building Automation Systems; OR Master’s Degree and 5+ years of experience; OR PhD and 3+ years of experience.
• Mechanical system knowledge (HVAC, electrical, building automation, plumbing systems).
• Experience supporting design/build of clean rooms, chiller plants, compressed‑air plants.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, shop drawings, and schematics.
• Experience with integrated building solutions (temperature control, critical environment monitoring, power management and alarming, zoned lighting control, facility access control).
• Experience with automation protocols including Modbus, BACnet, and Lon Works;
  Tridium/Niagara BAS Certification.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8C.F.R. §214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
• Nice-to-Haves:
• Knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems across global facilities.
• Experience in sustainability and energy initiatives.

• Salary range (USD): $127,200 – $190,800 for U.S. locations (excluding Puerto Rico).
• Eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance;
  Health Savings Account;
  Healthcare Flexible Spending Account;
  Life insurance;
  Long‑term disability leave;
  Dependent daycare spending account;
  Tuition assistance/reimbursement;
  Simple Steps global well‑being program.
• 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match;
  Employee Stock Purchase Plan;
  Employee Assistance Program;
  Short‑term disability;
  Paid time off;
  Paid holidays;
  Incentive plans;
  Non‑qualified retirement plan supplement (subject to IRS earnings minimums);
  Capital Accumulation Plan (for VP and above).

• Generally independent mobility and use of a computer.
• Regular interaction with peers and co‑workers.
• Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.
• Remote work may be required; travel to sites is part of the role.

• U.S. work authorization sponsorship is offered exclusively for Principal‑level roles and above.
• Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Medtronic is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, 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.

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