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The Systems Engineer supports the development, integration, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing technologies related to vision systems, automation equipment, laser-based processes, and packaging systems. This role works closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to help translate innovation concepts into practical, production-ready solutions that improve process capability, efficiency, quality, and equipment reliability. The position plays an important role in supporting the Humacao Innovation Roadmap by contributing to automation projects that accelerate manufacturing advancement and long-term site competitiveness.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
- Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, evaluates alternatives including cost and risk, supportability and analyses for total systems.
- Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
- Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
- Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires a Baccalaureate degree and 0 years relevant experience.
Engineering degree required
Nice to Have Skills:
- Exposure to machine vision systems for inspection, alignment, part presence verification, barcode/laser mark verification, or error-proofing applications.
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- Basic knowledge of automation equipment including sensors, actuators, conveyors, pick-and-place systems, and semi-automated manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with laser-based equipment or laser marking systems used in manufacturing environments.
- Exposure to automated or semi-automated packaging equipment, including sealing, labeling, inspection, and material handling systems.
- Understanding of PLC-controlled equipment and basic knowledge of industrial controls, HMI interfaces, and I/O architecture.
- Experience supporting equipment troubleshooting, debug, startup, or commissioning activities.
- Familiarity with electrical schematics, mechanical layouts, and technical documentation related to automated systems.
- Basic experience with process validation, equipment qualification, or change control documentation in regulated environments.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams.
- Strong interest in automation, advanced manufacturing technologies, and innovation-driven projects.
- Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environments is a plus.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement tools and problem-solving methods for process and equipment optimization.
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
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.
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.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
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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).
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