Medtronic

Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Medtronic$148K — $184K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • 5 years of experience as a systems engineer, electronics engineer, or mechanical engineer.
  • Extensive knowledge of MES architecture, user interface configuration, and ERP integration.
  • Proven experience in regulatory testing, validation, and compliance control.
  • Experience in monitoring and optimizing MES systems using DMAIC methodologies.
  • Skilled in developing digital manufacturing documentation and SOPs for MES framework.
  • Competence in conducting IQ/OQ/PQ validations for MES.

Responsibilities

  • Drive operational excellence in the design and optimization of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
  • Conduct studies for cost reduction and analyze ROI related to production systems.
  • Define and implement MES workflows to enhance production operations and ensure traceability.
  • Ensure compliance with medical industry standards through rigorous testing and validation.
  • Monitor MES system performance to identify optimization opportunities and implement enhancements.
  • Develop and maintain digital manufacturing documentation including work instructions and process maps.
  • Execute IQ/OQ/PQ validation protocols to confirm MES compliance with regulatory requirements.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and vision insurance.
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
  • Life insurance and long-term disability leave.
  • Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs.
  • Incentive plans and a 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Employee Assistance Program.
Full Job Description
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 7 Sep 2026

Position Description:

Responsible for driving operational excellence by ensuring the successful design, development, deployment, operation, and optimization of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES). Conduct various studies pertaining to cost reduction, Return on Investment (ROI), inventory control and production record systems. Define Manufacturing Execution System (MES) architecture, configuration, and implementation of MES workflows to support production operations and regulatory traceability. Define Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and data models linking MES with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and other Manufacturing and quality systems within the manufacturing environment. Comply with Medical industry standards system testing and validation according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), 21 CFR Part 11 requirements, regulations and quality mgmt. requirements by conducting audits and implementing controls to ensure regulatory compliance. Monitor performance of the MES system to ensure efficiency by analyzing system metrics, identifying areas for optimization and implementing system enhancements. Apply DMAIC (Design, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) problem solving methodologies. Develop and maintain digital manufacturing documentation, including work instructions and process maps, within the MES framework. Conduct Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification, and Performance Qualification(IQ/OQ/PQ) system validation protocols involving test steps per production line to ensure MES compliance with regulations. Relocation assistance not available for this position. #LI-DNI

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or foreign equivalent in Electronic Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as a systems engineer, electronics engineer, or mechanical engineer. Must possess at least 5 years' experience with each of the following: Conducting studies pertaining to cost reduction, ROI, inventory control and production record systems; MES architecture, defining workflows, configuring user interfaces, and integrating with ERP; Conducting Testing, Validation and implementing controls for regulatory compliance; Monitoring, optimizing, and implementing enhancements of MES systems; DMAIC; Developing and maintaining Digital manufacturing Documentation; and Conducting IQ/OQ/PQ system validation protocols involving test steps per production line for MES compliance with regulations.

Salary: $148,000 to $184,800 per year

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

About Medtronic

Medtronic plc is an Irish-domiciled multinational medical device company that develops and manufactures medical device technologies and therapies to treat chronic diseases worldwide. Medtronic was founded in 1949 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as a medical equipment repair shop. Today, the company operates in more than 160 countries and employs over 90,000 people. Medtronic's primary products include implantable pacemakers and defibrillators, insulin pumps, spinal and neurostimulation devices, surgical tools, and patient monitoring systems. The company is committed to improving patient outcomes and expanding access to healthcare through innovative medical technologies.
Learn more about Medtronic
Size
95,000 employees
Market Cap
$102.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.8 billion
Founded
1949
5 Year Trend
+1.3%
Revenue
$27.9 billion
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