Factory Systems Engineer

Medtronic • Juncos, PR

20h

About The Position

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 Life •This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronic's Diabetes business. Medtronic has announced its intention to separate the Diabetes division to promote future growth and innovation within the business and reallocate investments and resources across Medtronic, subject to applicable information and consultation requirements. This separation provides our team with a bold opportunity to unleash our potential, enabling us to operate with greater speed and agility. As a separate entity, we anticipate leveraging increased investments to drive meaningful innovation and enhance our impact on patient care. We are seeking a Factory Systems Engineer to join our team and support the implementation of digital solutions on the manufacturing floor. The ideal candidate will have experience in deploying and managing SCADA and IIoT solutions and infrastructure in manufacturing (e.g., frontline dashboards, OEE and root-cause analysis, correlation analysis), and technologies that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of front-line operations in a MedTech automated manufacturing environment. This role is critical in ensuring that digital initiatives are successfully adopted and utilized by front-line workers. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Develops and applies computer aided design (CAD) software engineering methods, theories and research techniques in the investigation and solution of technical problems. 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. Develops 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.

Requirements

• Requires bachelor’s Engineer degree
• Requires minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience or PhD with 0 years relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Manufacturing Engineering, Information Technology or related field. Equivalent work experience will also be considered.
• 4+ years of experience in digital tools and technologies used in manufacturing environments (e.g., MES, SCADA, IoT devices, digital work instructions).
• Working experience with Ignition (Inductive Automation) and Rockwell PLC’s is preferred
• Strong problem solving and analysis skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Tableu, Power BI)
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and best practices in the MedTech Industry.

Responsibilities

• IIoT Architecture & Integration: Design and implement scalable IIoT architectures for manufacturing environments.
• Integrate sensors, PLCs, SCADA systems, and edge devices with MES and ERP platforms.
• Develop and maintain secure data pipelines from shop floor to cloud/enterprise systems.
• Device & Network Management: Select and configure industrial sensors, gateways, and communication protocols (e.g., OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus).
• Manage device provisioning, firmware updates, and lifecycle management.
• Ensure high availability and reliability of IIoT infrastructure.
• Data Engineering & Analytics Collaborate with data engineers to structure and normalize IIoT data for analytics. (guidance to engineers)
• Enable real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and process optimization.
• Support digital twin and machine learning initiatives with clean, contextualized data.
• Compliance & Validation: Ensure IIoT systems meet regulatory requirements for data integrity, traceability, and cybersecurity.
• Participate in Computer System Validation (CSV) and risk assessments.
• Maintain documentation for audits and inspections.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, IT, and Engineering teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• Support change management and training initiatives.
• Provide training and support to front-line workers on the use of digital tools and technologies.
• Monitor the performance and usage of digital tools, making adjustments as needed to ensure optimal results.
• Collect and analyze data from digital tools to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 technologies.

Benefits

• Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
• A 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.
• This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees