Senior Automation Engineer - Brooklyn Park, MN

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 6 Jul 2026 At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.A Day in the LifeAs a Senior Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting and improving manufacturing automation systems across our production operations. You’ll apply your technical expertise to troubleshoot equipment, integrate process changes, and drive reliability improvements. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on work with automated systems and wants to bridge the gap between equipment design, software functionality, and production performance. 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: Equipment Support & Troubleshooting Provide advanced support to the technician team to diagnose and resolve equipment issues, reducing downtime and improving line efficiency. Troubleshoot automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, and data interfaces. Collaborate with maintenance and software teams to ensure system connectivity and performance stability. Sustaining & Process Improvement Identify and implement automation improvements to enhance equipment reliability, process control, and throughput. Support process or product updates by modifying and validating existing equipment software or logic. Partner with cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver effective solutions during installation and hypercare phases. Lifecycle & Documentation Participate in all phases of the equipment lifecycle, from concept and design through deployment, maintenance, and sunsetting. Develop and maintain technical documentation including User Requirement Specifications (URS), Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and validation reports (IQ/OQ/PQ). Contribute to internal equipment updates, fixture designs, and integration of standalone systems. Collaboration & Technical Leadership Serve as a technical liaison between manufacturing, design engineering, software, and vendor partners. Provide mentorship and guidance to technicians and engineers in troubleshooting methods and automation best practices. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Medtronic’s quality and operational excellence standards.  Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience OR a Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience OR a PhD with 0 years relevant experience Nice to Have Experience with FANUC and UR robot systems. Hands-on experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing or test systems. Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, and industrial communication networks. Experience with validation and equipment documentation (URS, FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ). Familiarity with MES, SCADA, or data collection platforms. Experience leading equipment installations or upgrades with cross-functional teams. Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills with a collaborative mindset.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. Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued. Benefits & Compensation Medtronic 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):$104,000.00 - $156,000.00 This 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