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A Day in the Life

This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronic's Diabetes business. Medtronic has announced its intention to separate the Diabetes division to promote future growth and innovation within the business and reallocate investments and resources across Medtronic, subject to applicable information and consultation requirements. This separation provides our team with a bold opportunity to unleash our potential, enabling us to operate with greater speed and agility. As a separate entity, we anticipate leveraging increased investments to drive meaningful innovation and enhance our impact on patient care.

We are seeking a Factory Systems Engineer to join our team and support the implementation of digital solutions on the manufacturing floor. The ideal candidate will have experience in deploying and managing SCADA and IIoT solutions and infrastructure in manufacturing (e.g., frontline dashboards, OEE and root-cause analysis, correlation analysis), and technologies that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of front-line operations in a MedTech automated manufacturing environment. This role is critical in ensuring that digital initiatives are successfully adopted and utilized by front-line workers.

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

• Develops and applies computer aided design (CAD) software engineering methods, theories and research techniques in the investigation and solution of technical problems.
• Assessing architecture and hardware limitations, plans technical projects in the design and development of CAD software.
• Defines and selects new approaches and implementation of CAD software engineering applications and design specifications and parameters.
• Develops routines and utility programs.
• Prepares design specifications, analysis and recommendations for presentation and approval.
• May specify materials, equipment and supplies required for completion of projects and may evaluate vendor capabilities to provide required products or services.

• Key Responsibilities

• IIoT Architecture & Integration:
  • Design and implement scalable IIoT architectures for manufacturing environments.
  • Integrate sensors, PLCs, SCADA systems, and edge devices with MES and ERP platforms.
  • Develop and maintain secure data pipelines from shop floor to cloud/enterprise systems.
• Device & Network Management:
  • Select and configure industrial sensors, gateways, and communication protocols (e.g., OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus).
  • Manage device provisioning, firmware updates, and lifecycle management.
  • Ensure high availability and reliability of IIoT infrastructure.

• Data Engineering & Analytics

• Collaborate with data engineers to structure and normalize IIoT data for analytics. (guidance to engineers)
• Enable real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and process optimization.
• Support digital twin and machine learning initiatives with clean, contextualized data.

• Compliance & Validation:

• Ensure IIoT systems meet regulatory requirements for data integrity, traceability, and cybersecurity.
• Participate in Computer System Validation (CSV) and risk assessments.
• Maintain documentation for audits and inspections.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, IT, and Engineering teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians. - Support change management and training initiatives.
• Provide training and support to front-line workers on the use of digital tools and technologies.
• Monitor the performance and usage of digital tools, making adjustments as needed to ensure optimal results.
• Collect and analyze data from digital tools to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Requires bachelor’s Engineer degree
• Requires 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:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Manufacturing Engineering, Information Technology or related field. Equivalent work experience will also be considered.
• 4+ years of experience in digital tools and technologies used in manufacturing environments (e.g., MES, SCADA, IoT devices, digital work instructions).

Technical Skills

• Working experience with Ignition (Inductive Automation) and Rockwell PLC’s is preferred

Attributes

• Strong problem solving and analysis skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Tableu, Power BI)
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and best practices in the MedTech Industry.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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.
 

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

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 95,000+ 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.