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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!

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• 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.

Must-Have: Minimum 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 Have:

• 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

Physical Job Requirements

The 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.

Benefits & Compensation

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).

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.