Sr Process Engineer - Automation

Medtronic • Ponce, PR

11h

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 The Senior Process Engineer – Automation is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Sustaining Engineering team at the forefront of innovation and operational excellence. Based in Ponce-PR, this role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge automation technologies, supporting New Product Introductions (NPI), process-product transfers, and continuous improvement projects that directly impact the future of manufacturing. Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager - Sustaining, the position provides a unique opportunity to lead high-impact projects, troubleshoot complex systems, and contribute to the development and validation of advanced manufacturing equipment. With a strong focus on integrating new technologies and aligning with site innovation strategies, this role allows you to make a meaningful difference in product quality and operational efficiency. If you are passionate about automation, problem-solving, and driving innovation, this is the perfect opportunity to take your career to the next level!

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor degree in Engineering and 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.
• Knowledge (programming, troubleshooting) of automation systems such as PLC’s, Vision Systems, HMI’s, stepper motors, encoders, sensors, servo motors, networking/communication, and data management.

Nice To Haves

• Trained/Certified in Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma and/or DRM and expertise in their process optimization methods.
• Ability to use automation to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and ensure consistent quality.
• Experience in troubleshooting and debugging automation equipment prior to Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Experience with medium to high-volume assembly and test equipment technologies, including validation protocols (IQ / CQ / OQ / PQ / MSA).
• Experience in a regulated industry, such as Medical, Pharmaceutical, Defense or Aerospace.
• Advanced Programming Knowledge: control systems languages like Ladder Logic, Structured Text, or Function Block Diagrams.
• Industrial Control Systems Expertise: Deep understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. Experience with vendors like Siemens, Rockwell Automation, or Allen-Bradley is a huge plus.
• Robotics and Machine Vision: Familiarity with integrating robotics into manufacturing lines; robotics knowledge (programing, understanding and troubleshooting for equipment such as EPSON, STAUBLI, UR, ABB. Experience with machine vision systems for quality control, such as Cognex or Keyence.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for identifying and resolving technical issues in real-time.
• Well-versed in project management tools including Microsoft Project, Excel and project milestone reporting.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and budgets for automation projects

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and sustaining engineering support in a manufacturing area.
• Recommends and implements equipment and process modifications to meet quality standards and improve production efficiencies, manufacturing techniques as well as production yields for existing products.
• Integrates equipment and material capabilities to meet process module target specifications and technology target specifications.
• Reviews product development requirements for compatibility with processing methods to determine costs and schedules.
• Interacts with product design and development personnel to ensure that processes and designs are compatible.
• May develop and conduct statistical analysis or recommend additions to document work.
• Leads the innovation, development and/or optimization of new manufacturing concepts, processes and procedures for transfer to manufacturing operations. This can include scouting and feasibility work, material selection, process and equipment selection, tooling / fixture and equipment installation and assessment of inputs, outputs and alignment to requirements.
• Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop those techniques including the measurement systems.
• Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.

Benefits

• Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
• 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