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A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide. We can accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations – but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future. The Medtronic Energy and Component Center (MECC) in Brooklyn Center, MN designs, develops, and manufactures the energy components used in implantable devices for a variety of Medtronic businesses. In this exciting role, MECC is looking to hire a Principal Software Systems Engineer to join a growing team designing and developing manufacturing equipment for new product and capacity expansion projects. The Principal SW Systems Engineer performs as a technical lead from the initial design, development, and implementation of software systems that control and optimize our manufacturing equipment (custom-made automated, servo-mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical manufacturing systems).

A Day in the Life

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software systems for manufacturing equipment, ensuring high reliability, scalability, and performance while maintaining compliance with medical device regulations.

• Integrate software solutions with hardware components, ensuring seamless communication between equipment and software, and enhancing system interoperability.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including external equipment integrators, equipment engineers, process engineers, quality assurance, and production teams to define system architecture and design requirements.

• Implement best practices for automated manufacturing equipment software development, including code reviews, testing, and documentation.

• Troubleshoot and debug issues in production systems and provide timely resolutions.

• Continuously improve manufacturing equipment software quality, performance, and reliability.

• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and enhance our products.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience

Nice to Have

• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.

• Proficiency with PLC programming and industrial communication protocols (e.g., OPC, Ethernet/IP, Serial).

• Experience programming languages such as C#, Python, or Java.

• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum) and tools (Git, JIRA).

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

• Experience in requirements management, risk management, and system architecture documentation.

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

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, recruiter or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)

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. Learn more about our benefits here (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30601&co_affid=medtronic) .

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here .

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

Min Salary

$136000

Max Salary

$204000

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.