Manufacturing Engineer II – Automation & Controls

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 1 May 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 As a Manufacturing Engineer II , you will play a key role in designing, optimizing, and advancing manufacturing processes with a strong emphasis on automation and continuous improvement . This position offers the opportunity to influence production efficiency, product quality, and innovation across operations. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges in a manufacturing environment are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.  ​​ Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: Design and develop manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, machining, and material handling Optimize facility layouts and equipment placement to improve efficiency, safety, and productivity Define sequences of operations and develop procedures for fabrication, tooling, and equipment use that impact product performance Adapt machine and equipment designs to align with real-world production and factory conditions Identify and execute automation opportunities from concept through implementation and production deployment Lead or support the transition of manual processes into automated systems to improve throughput and consistency Partner with cross-functional teams to build and maintain automation roadmaps aligned to value stream priorities Incorporate inspection and testing requirements into production plans to ensure product quality and compliance Evaluate equipment and process performance; troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions to address inefficiencies or defects Develop and apply statistical process control (SPC) methods and continuous improvement techniques Provide technical guidance to product development and engineering teams to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability Ensure all manufacturing processes and procedures comply with regulatory, safety, and quality standards Must Have: Minimum Requirements Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 2 years related experience OR Advanced Degree with 0 years of related work experience Nice to Have: Preferred Qualifications Experience in manufacturing engineering within regulated industries (medical device, pharma, aerospace, etc.) Hands-on experience with automation, robotics, or process optimization Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC), Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma methodologies Experience transitioning manual processes to automated systems Ability to diagnose, repair, and optimize PLC-controlled systems to ensure reliable automation performance Experience with CAD software, SolidWorks preferred Knowledge of GMP, FDA, or ISO regulatory requirements Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset Effective collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional teams For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required. 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 ... (truncated, view full listing at source)