We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 20 May 2025

 

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

Our Distribution Centers (DC’s) serve as vital connections between factories and our customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, DC Automation, manufacturing, engineering, or transportation– and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement – our Global Operations Automation Organization could be just the place for you.
Medtronic is evolving our Supply Chain as a critical hub of our growth strategy. We are looking for a strong Engineer who can support the scaling of new and existing automation systems across our global distribution centers. We need a determined individual who can develop a technology strategy and roadmap for automation solutions across regions for various service offerings, DC’s and Manufacturing Sites, while working closely with cross-functional teams to implement these solutions. If you are a driven and talented engineer that will leverage our expertise around automation and engineering to implement market-changing capabilities for our distribution centers, we want to talk to you.

This role can be based remotely in the US

• Design and implement differentiating automation solutions and system software to create scalable and flexible operations within all lines of business. Our warehouse automation systems will incorporate the latest mechanical, electrical, robotic and software technologies.

• Conduct studies to determine the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow by analyzing production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules

• Recommend methods and work with our OPEX (Operational Excellence) teams for maximizing the utilization of production facilities and personnel by restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations and equipment, and purchasing equipment in adherence with governmental, health, safety, and other regulations

• Provide best-in-class engineering design of distribution centers, operating processes, and equipment types

• Facilitate solutions to complex problems with the team, which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation.  Drive change within the automation team and share those learning across other teams (and functions). 

• Define project scope including both technical and business requirements; budgets, volumes, technical reliability, and personnel capabilities needed to complete complex automated warehousing. Develop and implement project activities plans and timelines, coordinate subcontractors, facility management and field service personnel, and resolve problems in area of logistics to ensure meeting of contractual commitments.

• Prepare and report out regular project updates to Sr Level Management

Must Haves

Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of Logistics or Supply Chain Engineering experience OR advanced degree and 8+ years of experience

Nice to Have

• Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

• Strong knowledge of warehouse design, DC Automation, material handling equipment and pick methodology, work measurement, labor management, slotting, and warehouse value-added services (i.e., kitting and labeling)

• Excellent analytical/problem-solving capabilities and presentation skills

• Ability to travel up to 25%

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.

Benefits & Compensation