Senior Controls Engineer - Cardiac Ablation Solutions
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A Day in the Life
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Our Purpose
As a Senior Controls Manufacturing Engineer, you will design, develop, and integrate complex electrical systems used in the manufacture and testing of Medtronic's innovative Cardiac Ablation Solutions products. This role provides a unique opportunity to lead challenging projects, mentor team members, and contribute directly to life-changing technologies. You will work cross-functionally with teams in mechanical engineering, software development, quality assurance, and manufacturing to drive projects from concept through production. Your work will help Medtronic achieve its mission of alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for millions of patients worldwide.
The Cardiac Ablations Solutions Unit develops life-restoring therapies and healthcare solutions that span the care continuum; integrating technologies and applying clinical and economic evidence to increase patient access, improve efficiency of procedures and deliver successful patient outcomes.
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A Day in The Life Of:
Works as part of a cross functional Engineering Manufacturing Team to maintain and improve equipment performance and reliability.
Lead teams in the application of formal, structured problem-solving initiatives to identify the root cause of equipment performance issues.
Lead or contribute to the design, development, and testing of electrical systems and circuits to support the manufacturing and testing for medical devices, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory standards.
Lead or contribute to technical project planning, establish timelines, define deliverables, and proactively identify and mitigate potential risks.
Develop detailed specifications, schematics, and PCB layouts, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to meet design and performance requirements.
Perform system-level integration of hardware, firmware, and software components.
Conduct risk assessments and root cause investigations for electrical issues, implementing robust corrective and preventive actions.
Manage product changes and related change control activities, ensuring design documentation (e.g., BOMs, specifications, drawings) is updated and maintained accurately.
Support verification and validation activities to ensure the safety, compliance, and efficacy of manufacturing equipment.
Design, develop, and qualify functional and safety test systems at both the product and PCB levels.
Investigate and analyse field-returned products, conducting engineering analyses and testing to determine root causes of failures.
Support and potentially own CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) processes and manage issue escalations to resolution.
Provide troubleshooting and problem-solving support to the wider manufacturing team and vendors aiming to increase yields, maintain process capabilities, and improve cost-efficiency.
Support internal and external regulatory compliance audits, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing engineering environment.
Stay current with advancements in electrical engineering, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.
Key Skills & Experience
Must Have – Minimum Requirements:
Minimum NFQ Level 8 Degree in Engineering / Science or a related discipline preferred with a minimum of 4 years of electrical design experience or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years electrical design experience
Preferred Knowledge and Experience:
Experience in medical device or highly regulated industries
Experience with analog, digital, high voltage and a deep understanding of AB, Cognex, Keyence.
Solid understanding of CE & EMC design and test principles
Experience with Siemens, Beckhoff, Trio Motion Perfect, Kuka, Epson, UR Robots, Visual Studio, PackML preferred.
Hands-on experience with building control boxs and panels, prototyping, testing, and debugging electromechanical assemblies
Experience in developing hardware test systems for production testing
Demonstrated skills in writing engineering documents (specifications, test plans, etc.)
Experience with analysis, simulation, and CAD tools for PCB design (e.g., Minitab, MATLAB, SPICE, Altium, Cadence)
Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Test (DFM & DFT) principles
Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean, or other problem-solving methodologies
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative work ethic
Medtronic offer a competitive salary and flexible Benefits Package
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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.
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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.
Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: Ireland: 64,640.00 EUR - 96,960.00 EUR |
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).