Senior Automation Engineer

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

We are pioneering the future of medical diagnostics with our innovative capsule endoscopy solutions. Imagine a world where diagnosing gastrointestinal conditions is as simple as swallowing a pill which captures with imagers and different sensors the digestive system and transmit it in real time. Our cutting-edge technology not only makes this possible but also revolutionizes the patient experience, providing a non-invasive, accurate, and efficient diagnostic tool.

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Automation Engineer to join our dedicated team, driving the development Automation of our next-generation system endoscopy devices.

As an Automation Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in bringing cutting-edge systems to life. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless Automation, optimal performance, and innovative development across hardware and firmware platforms.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Design and develop integrate automation systems that support the testing and validation of advanced medical devices.
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, software developers, and product teams in an open-minded and innovative environment.
• Work across all product and system domains, collaborating with both hardware and software teams.
• Interface directly with hardware components, including PCBs, and work with both real form factor (FF) and non-FF systems.
• Gain a deep understanding of firmware and embedded software relevant to capsule endoscopes, enabling comprehensive automation solutions.
• Ensure seamless integration of automation tools and scripts within the lab environment, working hands-on with lab equipment and hardware.
• Contribute to the development of cutting-edge technology that enhances patient care.
  
  

 

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• BSc or MSc in Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Technical Expertise:
• Proven experience in automation systems, including debugging and performance analysis.
• Hands-on experience with lab-based system Automation, working directly with hardware implementations.
• Strong familiarity with hardware-software Automation and use of debugging tools such as:
• Oscilloscopes
• JTAG debuggers
• Automation frameworks and lab instrumentation
• Understanding of wireless communication protocols and system-level Automation.
• Exposure to AWS Cloud services for connected device ecosystems or remote diagnostics.
  
  

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. 

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

A 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.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.

Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.

We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here