We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 18 Apr 2026

 

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

You will plan, design, and oversee the reconfiguration, maintenance, and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities. You will ensure reliable, high performing building and equipment systems within a distribution center environment by leading controls reliability strategies, managing projects, and driving continuous improvement through data analysis and predictive maintenance initiatives.

This role is based onsite at our Memphis Airways site

         

         

• Plan, design, and oversee the reconfiguration, maintenance, and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities
• Prepare bid sheets and contracts for implementation
• Review and estimate design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparation, and other related costs
• Manage projects and monitor installation progress to ensure conformance to established drawings, specifications, and schedules
• Develop and execute a building controls reliability strategy for the distribution center and associated equipment
• Program, test, and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems and controls (including Allen Bradley and Beckhoff)
• Diagnose system and equipment issues, replace parts as necessary, and perform testing and adjustments
• Assess controls spare parts and make recommendations to support system reliability
• Analyze machine and system data trends and propose improvements to increase overall performance
• Implement predictive maintenance tools (vibration, temperature, and other technologies) and partner with the team to integrate them into maintenance processes
• Monitor and optimize facility barcode and vision systems to maximize reliability

Must Haves

Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of Facilities/Automation experience OR advanced degree and 5+ years of experience

Nice to Have
• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution center high‑automation environment
• Advanced knowledge of industrial controls platforms (Allen Bradley, Beckhoff)
• Experience implementing predictive maintenance technologies
• Familiarity with barcode, vision, and material handling systems
• Project management experience supporting capital or facility projects

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.

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.

Benefits & Compensation
 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
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