Manufacturing Controls Engineer II

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 8 Aug 2026Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.A Day in the LifeThe Manufacturing/Controls Engineer II provides electrical and controls engineering support for multiple manufacturing areas within the General Surgical Products Focus Factory at Medtronic. This role contributes to initiatives focused on cost savings, manufacturing process improvements, assembly equipment retrofits, and the procurement and implementation of new equipment. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing equipment meets Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards and consistently produces high-quality assemblies that meet product specifications. Responsibilities include implementing engineering best practices and standard procedures, developing and maintaining equipment documentation such as operating instructions, electrical schematics, specifications, parameter settings, software backups, and defining documents, and supporting equipment validation activities through the development of FAT and SAT documentation and the execution of Installation Qualification (IQ) functional protocols.Onsite: At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:Provide technical support to maintenance and manufacturing teams as required.Research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks.Address manufacturing issues on a daily basis and implement corrective actions as needed.Troubleshoot machine stoppages and provide root cause analysis to support manufacturing operations.Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.Troubleshoot equipment utilizing various control platforms including PLCs, CNC, PC-based controls, vision systems, and robotics.Create and update electrical schematics and component BOMs in AutoCAD for legacy equipment.Develop equipment specifications and work with vendors to quote automated and manual equipment solutions.Identify and implement process improvements to increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of manufacturing systems.Review equipment quotes and participate in design reviews with project teams for custom assembly equipment.Participate in DFMEA, PFMEA, machine risk assessments, and quality (CTQ) processes to ensure specifications are clearly defined and documented.Support equipment specification development, supplier selection, and supplier qualification activities.Participate in equipment validation activities.Coordinate and communicate activities across cross‑functional teams within and outside of operations.Travel up to 10% domestically to manufacturing sites and supplier locations.Must Have: Minimum RequirementsTo be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile. Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 0 years relevant experience.Nice to HaveElectrical Engineering experienceExperience troubleshooting equipment using conventional diagnostic tools and PLC software.Experience with PLC platforms such as Mitsubishi and Rockwell.Experience with safety PLC platforms including GuardLogix, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix.Experience with HMI systems such as FactoryTalk ME and SE.Experience with vision inspection systems including Cognex and Keyence.Experience with industrial robotics such as Stäubli, Yamaha, FANUC, or Epson.Experience with servo and stepper motion control systems and controllers.Positive, proactive attitude with the ability to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment.Hands-on experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment.Proficiency in electrical and controls design with knowledge of NFPA standards.Ability to verify equipment compliance with NFPA, OSHA, and other applicable safety standards.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Proficiency with standard business and engineering software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, AutoCAD).Strong project management and organizational skills.Experience with automated assembly equipment.Familiarity with machine risk assessment methodologies and electrical safety circuit design.Knowledge of data acquisition systems, IoT trends in manufacturing, and manufacturing network architecture is a plus.Strong mechanical aptitude is a plus.For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.Physical Job RequirementsThe 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.U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. 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. ‌Recruitment Fraud AlertWe are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind: Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses. Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments. If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at View email address on click.appcast.io. ‌Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA 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):$83,200.00 - $124,800.00This 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).The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.Further details are available at the link below:Medtronic benefits and compensation plansIt 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.If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. 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