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Medtronic Tempe Campus (MTC), is looking for a Automation Software Engineer II to work in the Software Automation team to support Manufacturing Operations. An ideal candidate for this position will be a self-motivated individual with a thorough understanding of current manufacturing automation software. The candidate must have strong problem solving and analytic skills in addition to excellent written and oral communication competencies.
Test and visual inspection automation provides technical ownership and leadership for traceability workflow applications at the Tempe campus. This role stabilizes critical manufacturing acceptance systems and leads the transition from legacy tools to next-generation, enterprise-aligned solutions.
Business ImpactEnsures stable ownership of critical software, reduces operational risk and downtime, and enables scalable, enterprise-aligned digital manufacturing solutions at the Tempe site.
Key Responsibilities- Serve as technical owner for software automaton supporting manufacturing acceptance test and visual inspection stations.
- Provide expert-level support for production-critical issues.
- Lead application enhancements, migrations, and modernization efforts driven by user needs, instrumentation and infrastructure changes.
- Partner with business stakeholders to perform automation application updates, manage technical risk, and coordinate releases.
- Establish and maintain required SDLC documentation, testing, and release.
Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant
Software Engineering experience OR Master's degree with a minimum of 0 years relevant experience in Software Engineering.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)- Proficiency in National Instruments LabView and TestStand is strongly preferred to be successful in this role.
- Strong knowledge of the full Software Development Life Cycle (requirements, design, testing, release).
- Experience with multiple modern and legacy Windows Operating Systems
- Proven ability to support production systems in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Experience in medical device manufacturing or other regulated industries.
- Experience modernizing legacy applications.
- Familiarity with manufacturing traceability systems.
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. a7 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Physical Job RequirementsThe 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 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.
Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$100,000.00 - $150,000.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
