Building Automation Systems (BAS) Facilities Engineer II

Cobioscience; Lafayette, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a BAS technical lead to oversee the full lifecycle of enterprise Building Automation System projects, from engineering through commissioning. You will drive major BAS initiatives, standardization, and technical solutions to improve HVAC and electrical performance while coordinating with facilities, vendors, and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes maintaining and upgrading BAS infrastructure, with extensive cross-functional collaboration and a strong bias toward continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience with operation and maintenance of BAS, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems OR advanced degree.
• Experience with BAS design, installation, commissioning, and training.
• Excellent mechanical system knowledge (HVAC, electrical, plumbing systems)

Responsibilities

• Review/mark-up drawings, specifications, and equipment/system designs for BAS projects at Medtronic sites.
• Manage and/or provide oversight on small to moderately sized BAS-related projects or milestones within larger projects, from concept through execution.
• Manage financial aspects of BAS projects/initiatives including drafting and submitting RFP/bid documents, creating/tracking purchase orders, and capital expenditure requests.
• Create, review, and execute project commissioning documents.
• Lead continuous improvement of, adherence to, and modifications of Medtronic BAS Standards and SOP’s.
• Independently sets objectives aimed at completing assigned tasks/projects.

Skills

BAS Expertise

HVAC Systems

Electrical Systems

Project Leadership

CMMS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Advanced Degree

Tools

Tridium Niagara

Honeywell

Distech

Modbus

BACnet

LonWorks

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 8 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

In this role, you will serve as the technical lead for Medtronic’s enterprise Building Automation System (BAS), helping ensure our facilities operate efficiently, reliably, and sustainably. You will provide expert oversight across the full BAS lifecycle, including engineering, design, installation, service, upgrades, and system optimization.

You will play a key role in driving major BAS initiatives by leading project milestones, supporting enterprise-wide standardization, and delivering technical solutions that enhance HVAC and electrical system performance. This role also focuses on maintaining and improving existing BAS infrastructure while advancing continuous improvements in system components, processes, and procedures.

Working cross-functionally, you will collaborate with facility teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to troubleshoot complex building system issues, improve operational efficiency, and support the performance of Medtronic’s global facilities. This is an opportunity to apply deep technical expertise while influencing the evolution of BAS standards and capabilities across the enterprise.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 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.

We are open to having someone based at any of these locations:

• Tempe, AZ
• Irvine, CA
• Santa Ana, CA
• Lafayette, CO

Travel: up to 25%, depending on primary location and business needs

• Review/mark-up drawings, specifications, and equipment/system designs for BAS projects at Medtronic sites
• Manage and/or provide oversight on small to moderately sized BAS-related projects or milestones within larger projects, from concept through execution
• Manage financial aspects of BAS projects/initiatives including drafting and submitting RFP/bid documents, creating/tracking purchase orders, and capital expenditure requests
• Create, review, and execute project commissioning documents
• Lead continuous improvement of, adherence to, and modifications of Medtronic BAS Standards and SOP’s
• Independently sets objectives aimed at completing assigned tasks/projects
• Lead/manage contractors performing installation and programming on any/all BAS components
• Perform inspection and testing of pneumatic, electric, electronic, and digital control equipment.
• Provide training and support to Maintenance/Facility Staff on BAS operations
• Work in controlled cleanroom environments, following all applicable SOPs and guidelines
• Participate in long-term BAS strategy and contingency planning. Identify/implement new technology as well as actively monitor/mitigate risks related to equipment end-of-life.
• Provide support during off-hours, both onsite and remote as needed.
• Adhere to operational policies, procedures, and safety requirements
• Perform additional duties as requested
• Document work performed, root cause, and resolutions in a CMMS

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of experience with operation and maintenance of BAS, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems OR advanced degree
• Experience with BAS design, installation, commissioning, and training
• Excellent mechanical system knowledge (HVAC, electrical, plumbing systems)

Nice to Have

• Tridium/Niagara BAS Certification
• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Experience with BAS hardware/systems (Tridium Niagara, Honeywell, and/or Distech)
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• EPA refrigeration “universal certification”
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, shop drawings, and schematics
• Self-motivated
• Experience with integrated building solutions including temperature control, critical environment monitoring, power management and alarming, zoned lighting control and facility access control
• Experience with automation protocols including Modbus, BACnet, and LonWorks

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