Automation Engineering Director at Medtronic in Juncos, Puerto Rico

Job Description:

Careers that Change Lives

Every 3 seconds a life is improved by a Medtronic product or therapy -all part of our mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We belie ve people living with diabetes deserve the highest quality products and services to help them enjoy greater freedom and better health which is why our engineers are at the forefront of fulfilling our mission.

Moving with speed and decisiveness in an environment of mutual trust helps us learn faster, cut through obstacles, and act boldly. We have the confidence to make moves, taking smart risks that turn big ideas into reality. We compete to win as a team and lead the way, drawing on outside inspiration to meet the unmet needs of customers. Most importantly? We foster belonging in a way that amplifies different perspectives, voices, and experiences to hold us accountable to a higher standard of innovation and results --a no exceptions philosophy rooted in 70+ years of unwavering ethics and quality.

We are searching for a n Automation Engineering Director who will be instrumental in defining future product offerings for the Diabetes Operating Unit. Expected to lead a team in the design, development and implementation of high-volume automated manufacturing systems. This individual will be accountable to the Operations Team within the Diabetes OU, managing resources and programs according to Medtronic and industry policies, standards, and regulations. Further, the candidate will continue to improve departmental procedures while building upon a strong foundation of talent through hiring, coaching, and mentoring.

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We're purposeful. We're committed. And we're driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide.

A Day in the Life

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

Plans, directs and implements all aspects of the company's design and development of new medical device products or software systems.

• Defines and executes deliverables in the development of fully automated processes.
• Engages early with Product Design and Equipment Design teams to ensure Design for Automation and Design for Manufacturing.
• Ensure process and tooling design capabilities by means of comprehensive technical reviews, physical and simulated testing, and robust documentation.
• Responsible for team professional development to promote engagement, growth, job satisfaction and organizational health.
• Collaborate across Medtronic to ensure best practices are employed in design and development of processes.
• Identifies , plans, and maintains resource needs, cost center budget, employee assignment, and staffing decisions for the production and engineering team.
• Ensures engineering approach and designs conform to applicable industry standards and Medtronic procedures.
• Oversees the investigation and evaluation of existing manufacturing technologies.
• Guides the conceptualization of new methodologies, machines, processes.
• Monitors documentation maintenance throughout all phases of process and tooling development.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives .
• Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.
• Makes budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor.
• Selects and develops personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production function.
• Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas.
• Travels to US domestic and international destinations supporting equipment development, construction, and implementation.
• Works manages, and engages remotely with multidisciplinary teams across multiple time zones and geographies.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Engineering degree required
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with 7+ years of managerial experience.
• Able to travel 25% or more of the time, as required to accomplish business' goals.

• Prefer Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree.
• Previous experience in the Medical Devices.
• Advanced Engineering Degree
• Experience in high-volume, electromechanical automated assembly.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environment, and ideally medical device industry.
• Strong problem-solving, risk assessment, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with complex, cross functional projects in a matrixed organization.
• Experience managing projects in a deadline driven environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills.
• Experience applying situational leadership concepts across various intra and inter-departmental matters.
• Automation Controls Experience

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

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. (ADA-United States of America)