Principal Automation Engineer
Medtronic · Danvers, MA +1 more
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Role summary
Medtronic seeks a Principal Automation Engineer to lead automation initiatives at its Danvers, Massachusetts manufacturing site. The role involves technical leadership for automation projects, equipment qualification, and strategy development while partnering with cross-functional teams to advance manufacturing capabilities.
Where this listing comes from
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What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Controls Engineering
- 7+ years supporting manufacturing automation, robotics, controls, or machine vision systems
- Experience leading technical projects in manufacturing environments
- Expertise troubleshooting complex equipment and implementing corrective actions
- Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ qualification and validation activities
- Knowledge of regulated manufacturing environments preferred
What you'll be doing
- Serve as primary automation engineering representative for Danvers site operations
- Lead automation and machine vision initiatives including qualification, optimization, and troubleshooting
- Support existing automated systems through technical problem-solving and reliability improvements
- Develop and maintain site automation roadmap aligned with operational and business objectives
- Partner with cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and implement emerging automation technologies
Privacy & handoff
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