Manufacturing Controls Engineer II - Electrical/Automation

BioCT Innovation Commons; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking a qualified engineer to provide technical support across maintenance, manufacturing, and operations, addressing equipment issues and implementing corrective actions to sustain production continuity.

The role involves designing and testing electrical components, reading schematics, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. Travel up to 5% is required to manufacturing sites and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and a minimum of 0 years of relevant experience
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment using 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

Responsibilities

• 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 DFMEA, PFMEA, machine risk assessments, and CTQ activities.
• 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.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Schematic interpretation

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree

Tools

Mitsubishi PLC

Rockwell PLC

GuardLogix

CompactLogix

ControlLogix

HMI systems

Vision systems

Robotics & motion control

Job description

Medtronic is seeking a qualified engineer to provide technical support across maintenance, manufacturing, and operations, addressing equipment issues and implementing corrective actions to sustain production continuity.

The role involves designing and testing electrical components, reading schematics, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. Travel up to 5% is required to manufacturing sites and suppliers.