Principal Engineer, Tooling
ICU Medical
Assembly
Principal Design Automation Engineer
Medtronic
full-time
Posted on:
Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
Tech Stack
AssemblyPMP
About the role
- Lead complex engineering projects, manage cross-functional teams, and execute deliverables aligning with Medtronic’s mission to improve patient outcomes worldwide
- Oversee project execution, technology sourcing and concept development while ensuring timelines, budgets, and objectives are met
- Oversee OI Automation Team in flight and pipeline projects across the Caribbean Region
- 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, lead design reviews and work with project teams to provide custom assembly equipment
- Assess architecture and hardware limitations, plan technical projects in the design and development of CAD software
- Define and select new approaches and implementation of CAD software engineering applications and design specifications and parameters
- Develop routines and utility programs
- Prepare design specifications, analysis and recommendations for presentation and approval
- Specify materials, equipment and supplies required for completion of projects and evaluate vendor capabilities to provide required products or services
- Regular travel through manufacturing locations to ensure effective collaboration and alignment
- Work onsite a minimum of 4 days per week to foster professional growth and cross-functional collaboration
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
- Experience across numerous roles/functions within Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations with demonstrated success in each area (preferred)
- 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
- 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 (preferred)
- 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
- Flexibility and willingness to travel are essential
- Working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration
