
Principal Design Automation Engineer
Medtronic
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Ponce • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
Tech Stack
AssemblyPMP
About the role
- Develops and applies computer aided design (CAD) software engineering methods, theories and research techniques in the investigation and solution of technical problems.
- 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.
- 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.
- Develop 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.
- This role requires regular travel through manufacturing locations, to ensure effective collaboration and alignment.
Requirements
- Requires a Bachelor Degree in Engineering and minimum of 7 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR PhD with 3 years relevant experience.
- Preferred Experience across numerous roles/functions within Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations with demonstrated success in each area
- Demonstrated hands-on problem solving and analytical skills
- Experience with electro-mechanical test system troubleshooting, maintenance, and operation.
- Validation Experiences (IQ, OQ, PQ), FAT, SAT, Risk Analysis, FMEA and root cause analysis.
- Experience with PLC’s /Safety PLC’s (SLC/CompactLogix and ControlLogix Platforms) and supporting development software
- Experience with HMI’s and associated development software
- Experience in 6 axis joint and SCARA robotics and associated development software
- Experience with vision systems
- Must have experience in troubleshooting of control systems software, I/O issues, controls/electromechanical equipment, DC Drives, VFD's, Servo Drives, PLC's and PC based
- Solid experience in trouble shooting equipment using conventional diagnostic tools and PLC software.
- Experience with design, validation and deployment of large-scale automation solutions.
- Experience in leading large-scale change management DMAIC Lean / Six Sigma Certification / PMP Certification
- Demonstrated use of Lean Manufacturing principles to achieve results
- Ability to lead cross functional teams as well as be a team member and hold people accountable to specific time-bound objectives
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to interact with all levels of employees.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
- Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
CAD software engineeringelectro-mechanical test system troubleshootingvalidation (IQ, OQ, PQ)FATSATRisk AnalysisFMEAPLC programmingHMI developmentrobotics (6 axis joint, SCARA)
Soft skills
problem solvinganalytical skillsleadershipinterpersonal skillsteam collaborationaccountabilitycommunication skills
Certifications
Lean Six Sigma CertificationPMP Certification