Principal Facilities Controls Engineer

Medtronic•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 18 Apr 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 Life You will plan, design, and oversee the reconfiguration, maintenance, and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities. You will ensure reliable, high performing building and equipment systems within a distribution center environment by leading controls reliability strategies, managing projects, and driving continuous improvement through data analysis and predictive maintenance initiatives. This role is based onsite at our Memphis Airways site • Plan, design, and oversee the reconfiguration, maintenance, and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities • Prepare bid sheets and contracts for implementation • Review and estimate design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparation, and other related costs • Manage projects and monitor installation progress to ensure conformance to established drawings, specifications, and schedules • Develop and execute a building controls reliability strategy for the distribution center and associated equipment • Program, test, and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems and controls (including Allen Bradley and Beckhoff) • Diagnose system and equipment issues, replace parts as necessary, and perform testing and adjustments • Assess controls spare parts and make recommendations to support system reliability • Analyze machine and system data trends and propose improvements to increase overall performance • Implement predictive maintenance tools (vibration, temperature, and other technologies) and partner with the team to integrate them into maintenance processes • Monitor and optimize facility barcode and vision systems to maximize reliability

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of Facilities/Automation experience OR advanced degree and 5+ years of experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing or distribution center high‑automation environment
Advanced knowledge of industrial controls platforms (Allen Bradley, Beckhoff)
Experience implementing predictive maintenance technologies
Familiarity with barcode, vision, and material handling systems
Project management experience supporting capital or facility projects

Responsibilities

Plan, design, and oversee the reconfiguration, maintenance, and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities
Prepare bid sheets and contracts for implementation
Review and estimate design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparation, and other related costs
Manage projects and monitor installation progress to ensure conformance to established drawings, specifications, and schedules
Develop and execute a building controls reliability strategy for the distribution center and associated equipment
Program, test, and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems and controls (including Allen Bradley and Beckhoff)
Diagnose system and equipment issues, replace parts as necessary, and perform testing and adjustments
Assess controls spare parts and make recommendations to support system reliability
Analyze machine and system data trends and propose improvements to increase overall performance
Implement predictive maintenance tools (vibration, temperature, and other technologies) and partner with the team to integrate them into maintenance processes
Monitor and optimize facility barcode and vision systems to maximize reliability

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.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$124,000.00 - $186,000.00 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 complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location.
Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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 (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.
Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.