Senior Automation Controls Engineer – Medical Devices

Medtronic; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic in Lafayette, Colorado, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design, integration, and lifecycle support of automated manufacturing equipment. You will set requirements, architecture, and oversee PLC/HMI systems to ensure high performance and compliance.

The role focuses on producing scalable automation solutions for medical technologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturing operations at the Lafayette site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years, or Master's with 2+ years, or PhD with 0 years in controls/automation/manufacturing engineering.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with HMI development and industrial automation systems.
• Experience leading automation equipment projects from spec through validation and production release.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, integration, validation, and lifecycle support of automated manufacturing equipment.
• Define equipment requirements, specs, and controls architecture for automation projects.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, and data acquisition systems.
• Oversee equipment suppliers to ensure design, timelines, and performance compliance.
• Lead factory/site acceptance testing and equipment qualifications/validation.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA/ANSI safety standards and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial automation

Machine integration

Regulated manufacturing environments

Automation projects leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Medtronic in Lafayette, Colorado, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design, integration, and lifecycle support of automated manufacturing equipment. You will set requirements, architecture, and oversee PLC/HMI systems to ensure high performance and compliance.

The role focuses on producing scalable automation solutions for medical technologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturing operations at the Lafayette site.