Controls Engineer II at Medtronic in North Haven, Connecticut

Job Description:

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 15 Nov 2024

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 will provide expertise in the tooling design, validation and everyday support of production assembly tooling and automated equipment for the AST Center of Excellence. As a key member of the operations team the Controls Engineer II will help lead root cause analysis and equipment redesign efforts in or to improve manufacturing equipment reliability in support of overall business objectives. The Controls Engineer II will work under the direction of the Engineering Manager in a fast-paced collaborative environment supportive of program initiatives and compliant with company best practices and maximize the value of each product across the full product lifecycle.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Evaluate failures based on established criteria and standards in order to determine root cause and failure points.


• Redesign machine tooling and stations to eliminate failures and maximize reliability.


• Act as subject matter expert when mechanical, electrical and automation controls design inputs are needed.


• Evaluate, select, and order equipment that is most appropriate and cost effective for the manufacture of company products.


• Participate in equipment factory acceptance test.


• Support new equipment installation, modification, upgrade, and maintenance at the site.


• Helps maintain up to date prints, drawings, and schematics of equipment.


• Study equipment performance and reliability.


• Establish programs and solutions for increasing uptime and efficiency for equipment.


• Work with equipment support supervisor and equipment maintenance technicians to define and write preventative maintenance instructions and schedules.


• Participate in Engineering meetings and Quality meetings.


• Assist with the execution of validation protocols to support assembly equipment release for production.


• Troubleshoot PLC's, vision systems and data acquisition systems on new and existing production equipment.


• Provide technical training and support to Maintenance and Manufacturing Engineering personnel in the operation and maintenance of automated assembly equipment.


• Investigate and develop new controls technologies to continuously improve production operations.


• Advise management of any unmitigated risks and/or developments that could adversely affect safety, quality, service, or cost.


• Advise management of any unexploited opportunities and/or developments that could positively affect safety, quality, service, or cost.


• Assist operations as a tactical support subject matter expert.


• Identify and rectify issues and work with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and IT will be a key component.


• Travel to supplier sites as required.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required


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

Nice to Have

• BS Electrical Engineering preferred


• Significant electrical controls and automation design experience.


• Proficiency in PLC (Allen Bradley), vision system (Cognex) and data acquisition system (LabVIEW) programming and troubleshooting.


• Knowledge in the application of machine motion controls, servo and pneumatic.


• Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic and machine guarding safety standards.


• Experience in equipment risk assessments and mitigation plans.


• Experience in lean design and manufacturing.


• Demonstrated knowledge of DFA, PFMEA, IQ and CQ.


• Proven history of driving design, redesign and implementation in the development and commercialization of complex assemblies.


• Project management skills


• Communication and presentation skills


• 3D CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Pro E or similar)


• Candidate must be able to adapt quickly to change by refocusing efforts and adjusting priorities.


• Must be able to work in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment.

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.