Principal Facilities Engineer

Medtronic

Facilities Engineer at Medtronic supporting mechanical and plumbing systems across global facilities. Collaborating with teams to ensure efficient and compliant operational infrastructure.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeIrvine • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $127,200 - $190,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical and Plumbing systems, with a strong focus on Facility Mechanical infrastructure and Building Automation Systems. Proficient in project management, technical oversight, and compliance within global facilities operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical System KnowledgeBuilding Automation Systems ExperienceTridium/Niagara BAS CertificationFluent in English and SpanishExperience with Automation Protocols

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Hard Skills

HVAC SystemsElectrical InfrastructurePlumbing SystemsBlueprint ReadingDesign/Build of Clean RoomsChiller PlantsCompressed Air PlantsIntegrated Building SolutionsTemperature ControlCritical Environment Monitoring

Soft Skills

Liaison SkillsLeadershipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ModbusBACnetLonWorksZoned Lighting ControlFacility Access Control

Certifications & Qualifications

Tridium/Niagara BAS Certification

Industry Keywords

Facility InfrastructureOperational ReliabilityEnergy PerformanceComplianceProject Lifecycle Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a key engineering partner to the Global Facilities Team
Act as the primary liaison between Operations, Project Management, and Construction teams
Help translate business and operational needs into effective engineering solutions
Lead and coordinate the work of Facilities teams, experienced technical professionals, and specialized vendors
Provide technical oversight and direction throughout the lifecycle of projects and operational initiatives
Focus on supporting Mechanical and Plumbing systems across global facilities
Drive projects and initiatives that strengthen facility infrastructure, improve operational reliability, and enhance energy performance
Ensure that systems are efficient, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of Facility Mechanical infrastructure, Electrical Infrastructure, and Building Automation Systems experience OR Master’s Degree and 5+ years of experience OR PhD and 3+ years of experience
Fluent in English and Spanish
Mechanical system knowledge (HVAC, electrical, building automation, plumbing systems)
Experience supporting design/build of clean rooms, chiller plants, compressed air plants
Ability to read and understand blueprints, shop drawings, and schematics
Experience with integrated building solutions including temperature control, critical environment monitoring, power management and alarming, zoned lighting control and facility access control
Experience with automation protocols including Modbus, BACnet, and LonWorks
Tridium/Niagara BAS Certification
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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
Capital Accumulation Plan