Controls Engineer II at Medtronic in North Haven, Connecticut

Job Description:

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

Act boldly. Compete to win. Move with speed and decisiveness. Foster belonging. Deliver results...the right way. That's the Medtronic Mindset - our cultural norms. Our brand is rooted in action, not just words. The Medtronic Mindset defines the expectations of our culture. Every person here plays a role in bringing it to life. We recognize your extraordinary potential to ensure future generations live better, healthier lives.

The Controls Engineer II responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the electrical/controls support of various manufacturing areas within the General Surgical Products Focus Factory of Medtronic. This includes being the project lead in cost savings, manufacturing process improvements, assembly equipment retrofit projects and new equipment procurement.

The Controls Engineer will:

• Follow and help develop new company's best practices and standard procedures.


• Communicate technically with various internal departments to ensure that equipment is in compliance with EHS requirements and the equipment provided makes high quality assemblies to meet all product requirements.


• Be responsible for providing all documentation required to support assembly equipment. This includes but is not limited to operating instructions, electrical schematics, specifications, parameter settings, software backups etc.


• Will assist in writing and execution of FAT, SAT, IQ protocol challenges

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to maintenance as required


• Address appropriately related manufacturing issues on a daily basis as need requires


• Troubleshoot PLC's, Electrical Schematics, Vision systems and Robotics.


• Create and provide equipment specifications to vendors for quoting automated and manual equipment.


• Review equipment quotes, leads design reviews and work with project teams to provide custom assembly equipment.


• Key participant in DFMEA, PFMEA, Machine Risk Assessments, and CTQ processes assuring specifications are well defined and documented.


• Assure production requirements are achieved for equipment specifications, supplier selection, and qualification.


• Conceptual contributor for technology advances associated with automation and process development.


• Communicate and coordinate activities with multiple functional groups both within and outside of operations.


• 25% travel to manufacturing sites and supplier visits required. (International and domestic).

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required


• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 0 years relevant experience

Nice to Have

• BS or MS in engineering


• Dynamic, positive attitude


• Strong electrical/control design experience with focus on conformance to NFPA standards


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Solid presentation and computer skills (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Projects/AutoCAD, etc.)


• Strong project management skills.


• Experience in automated assembly equipment.


• Solid experience in trouble shooting equipment using conventional diagnostic tools and PLC software.


• Experience with Rockwell PLC's /Safety PLC's (SLC/CompactLogix and ControlLogix Platforms) and supporting development software


• Experience with Rockwell HMI's and associated development software


• Experience in 6 axis joint and SCARA robotics and associated development software


• Experience with vision systems (Cognex/Adept preferred)


• Experience with servo and stepper motion control amplifiers controllers and position feedback devices


• Experience with machine risk assessment methodology and required electrical safety circuitry


• Knowledge of Linear brushless motors/controllers and AC Inverters is a plus


• Knowledge of data acquisition, IoT trends in manufacturing and manufacturing networking architecture is a plus

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$79,200.00 - $118,800.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here .

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) 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. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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