Manufacturing Engineer II

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 15 Sep 2026   Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life The Manufacturing Controls Engineer II will support both manufacturing engineering and controls engineering activities to improve equipment performance, manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and operational reliability. This hybrid role combines hands-on support for production equipment and manufacturing processes with technical expertise in automation, controls, and electrical systems. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver who enjoys working across operations, maintenance, engineering, and supplier teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Provide technical support to maintenance, manufacturing, and operations teams as needed. Address daily manufacturing and equipment issues and implement corrective actions to support production continuity. Research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. Troubleshoot machine stoppages and support root cause analysis for manufacturing and equipment-related issues. Read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and technical documentation. Troubleshoot equipment using a variety of control platforms, including PLCs, CNC systems, PC-based controls, vision systems, robotics, and motion systems. Create and update electrical schematics, component bills of material, and equipment documentation in AutoCAD for legacy and modified equipment. Develop equipment specifications and work with vendors to obtain quotes for automated and manual equipment solutions. Review equipment quotes and participate in design reviews for custom assembly and manufacturing equipment. Identify and implement process improvements to increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), throughput, and equipment reliability. Participate in Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), machine risk assessments, and critical-to-quality (CTQ) activities to ensure requirements are clearly defined and documented. Support equipment specification development, supplier selection, and supplier qualification activities. Participate in equipment validation, installation, and commissioning activities. Coordinate and communicate activities across cross-functional teams within and outside of operations. Travel up to 5 percent domestically to manufacturing sites and supplier locations. Must Have: Baccalaureate degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and a minimum of 0 years of relevant experience Nice to Have: Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment using conventional diagnostic tools and PLC software. Experience with PLC platforms such as Mitsubishi and Rockwell, including safety PLCs such as GuardLogix, CompactLogix, and ControlLogix. Experience with HMI, vision inspection, robotics, and motion control systems. Proficiency in electrical and controls design with knowledge of NFPA standards. Ability to verify equipment compliance with NFPA, OSHA, and other applicable safety standards. Experience with automated assembly equipment and machine risk assessment methodologies. 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