Sr Pr Engineering Technician

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 seek a Sr. Pr Equipment Development Technician to support the design, automation, acquisition, qualification, and maintenance of production equipment for medical devices. The role ensures equipment reliability, compliance with regulatory standards, and alignment with Medtronic’s Maintenance Excellence (MEX) strategy. Key Responsibilities Design & Development Contribute to the development of specialized manufacturing equipment for medical device fabrication. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define User Requirement Specifications (URS) for new equipment. Partner with third‑party manufacturers to oversee design, production, and customization of equipment. Define equipment architecture standards, including hardware safety and ergonomics. Validation & Testing Manage and conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to validate equipment functionality and compliance. Support equipment installation and execute qualification protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ). Assist in software and control system testing during equipment qualification. Automation & Process Improvement Conduct and support equipment FMEAs (eFMEA). Perform troubleshooting, corrective, and preventive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated systems (PLC, HMI, robotics, sensors). Integrate automation solutions into manufacturing processes, optimize automation sequences, improve cycle times, and enhance reliability. Continuously identify and implement process improvements to optimize equipment performance and reduce costs. Strengthen collaboration with the Maintenance team to ensure smooth transitions. Stay informed about the latest advancements in automation technologies and manufacturing best practices. Maintenance Excellence (MEX) Apply Medtronic’s Maintenance Excellence (MEX) methodology to increase equipment availability, reliability, and performance. Lead the MEX Roadmap pillar Early Equipment Management (EEM). Track and analyze equipment performance metrics to identify recurring issues and implement sustainable corrective actions until pass‑off to Manufacturing ownership. Develop and lead preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime. Actively support continuous improvement initiatives and standardization of best practices across equipment and sites. Documentation & Compliance Maintain detailed and accurate documentation for all equipment development activities, including maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, and training modules (covering all users from Operator to Engineer). Ensure that all equipment and associated processes meet regulatory standards, including FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, and other applicable regulations. Participate in audits and regulatory inspections as a technical expert. Travel Requirements Flexibility to travel up to 15% of the time to visit manufacturing sites, third‑party vendors, and participate in on‑site testing and validation activities. Qualifications Technical diploma or equivalent experience in electromechanics, automation, or related field. Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in equipment installation, testing, automation, troubleshooting, or maintenance. Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and robotics. Understanding of equipment qualification protocols (URS, FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ). Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills. Familiarity with GMP, ISO, FDA, and MEX standards. Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively. Physical Job Requirements The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position; they are not exhaustive. Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package, designed to support you at every career and life stage. 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. From the R&D lab to the factory floor to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves, and solves. We are engineers at heart, putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. #J-18808-Ljbffr