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The Senior Engineering Group Manager – Automation is responsible for leading regional automation deployment and execution, translating strategic automation objectives into site-level implementation and delivery. This role drives end-to-end automation programs, develops engineering talent, and ensures consistent application of standards, validation, and best practices across sites.

         

         

Responsibilities

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

Automation Delivery & Execution

• Lead deployment of AMRs, cobots, automated cells, and vision inspection systems across Caribbean Region manufacturing sites
• Own execution from Concept, Feasibility, Design, FAT/SAT, Validation, and production release
• Ensure systems meet performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements
• Ensure KTM methodology is used during execution and deployment of the projects.

Program & Project Leadership

• Manage regional automation portfolio, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocation
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation and recovery (back-to-green) plans
• Drive delivery aligned to business priorities (capacity, cost optimization, quality)

Technical Leadership & Innovation

• Guide development of automation architectures and reusable solutions
• Evaluate emerging technologies (AMR fleets, collaborative robotics, machine vision) for scalability and ROI
• Ensure alignment to standard platforms and engineering best practices

Site & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and site engineering teams
• Drive strong site ownership, readiness, and sustainment models
• Communicate program status, risks, and performance to leadership

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Lead engagement with OEMs and system integrators
• Ensure design compliance, timeline adherence, and delivery quality
• Participate in supplier selection, RFQ, and technical reviews

Operational Excellence & Governance

• Enforce Stage Gate Processes, Validation Lifecycle, and Documentation standards
• Drive consistent use of KTM, governance cadences, and reporting tools
• Champion standardization and continuous improvement initiatives

People Management – Functional Career Stream

• Leads a team of engineers and/or first-line managers
• Focus on execution excellence, talent development, and engagement

Key Responsibilities:

• Set clear goals aligned to regional automation delivery objectives
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and development planning
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and collaboration

• Responsible for ensuring all financial aspects of the project are achieved, including project expenses, capital expenditures, and delivery of projected cost savings in alignment with approved forecasts and business objectives.
• Responsible for developing a project pipeline for the Caribbean to ensure future FY are met
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a robust project pipeline for the Caribbean region to ensure a sustainable portfolio of initiatives that supports the achievement of future fiscal year objectives, savings targets, and strategic business goals.

Autonomy

• Operates with regional accountability, executing against defined automation strategy
• Translates strategy into tactical execution plans and deliverables
• Decision-making authority on technical approach, resource allocation, and prioritization

Organizational Impact

• Directly impacts manufacturing performance, capacity expansion, and cost optimization
• Drives execution of critical automation programs across multiple sites
• Influences timeline adherence, capital efficiency, and business outcomes

Innovation and Complexity

• Solves complex challenges across robotics integration, vision systems, and automated cells
• Applies expertise in controls systems, validation, and manufacturing processes
• Develop scalable solutions within standardized frameworks

Communication and Influence

• Engage with cross-functional leaders and stakeholders at all levels
• Communicates program performance, risks, and mitigation strategies clearly
• Influences alignment across functions to ensure successful deployment and adoption

Leadership and Talent Management

• Leads a regional automation engineering function
• Develops next-generation talent in automation and advanced manufacturing technologies
• Supports hiring, onboarding, and succession planning
• Build strong relationships across sites and global engineering teams

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Engineering
• and minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of managerial experience.
• 25% of travel

Preferred Knowledge and Experience

• 12+ years of engineering experience with 3–5+ years of people leadership
• Strong experience in:
  • Automation systems (AMRs, cobots, cells, vision systems)
  • Manufacturing / operations environments
  • Project and program management of capital equipment
• Experience with validation lifecycle (IQ/OQ/PQ) in regulated industries
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex, multi-site automation program

• Experience in medical device manufacturing automation deployment preferred
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certification
• Experience implementing advanced automation technologies and digital integration (MES, data systems) preferred
• Strong vendor management and RFQ / supplier selection experience preferred

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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