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Machine Vision Systems Development Engineer

Medtronic has declared its bold ambition: to become the global healthcare technology leader. We seek to reach more patients, in more meaningful ways, more quickly. Global Operations and Supply Chain (GO&SC) plays an essential role in delivering on this bold ambition. Our vision is to become best-in-class and create a competitive advantage for the company. Our new GO&SC strategy and structure will help us do this.

Best-in-class means we consistently deliver excellence in service, quality, cost, safety, people management, continuous improvement, supply management, product lifecycle management, digitalization, and sustainability.

As a Machine Vision Systems Development Engineer Science Engineer in the global Operations Innovation team at Medtronic, your role is crucial in developing machine vision technology and manufacturing equipment systems for automated inspection of high-quality components used in medical devices. Your work will contribute to improving the efficiency, accuracy, and reliability of manufacturing processes across Medtronic's 70 global manufacturing facilities. (https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/healthcare-professionals/products.html/).

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

• Design and optimize image acquisition manufacturing equipment systems, including camera selection, optic lens selection, lighting, and calibration techniques.

• Leverage commercial machine vision technologies such as Cognex, Keyence, Halcon, LMI and/or GigE components, where appropriate.

• Collaborate with internal and external resources to integrate machine vision manufacturing equipment systems into manufacturing processes, ensuring seamless operation and compatibility.

• Develop and implement machine vision algorithms and systems for product quality, including image processing, object detection, recognition, and tracking.

• Conduct feasibility studies, performance evaluations, including validation and verification (FAT/SAT) activities of machine vision manufacturing equipment systems.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in machine vision technology imaging techniques and apply them to enhance our product quality.

• Collaborate with regulatory and quality teams to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations governing medical devices.

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise for machine vision-related manufacturing equipment issues during the product development lifecycle.

• Document and maintain comprehensive design specifications, test protocols, and reports.

• Lead your own projects, synthesize requirements, and provide optimal technology solutions with an effective roadmap for the development of vision hardware and analytics applications.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or for degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)( 4)(iii)(A) and minimum 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Nice to Have

• Expertise with 2D and 3D hardware components commonly used in machine vision equipment systems, including cameras, lenses, lighting, and frame grabbers.

• Solid understanding of machine vision principles and image processing techniques

• Experience in developing and implementing machine vision systems, preferably in the medical device industry.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex requirements into practical solutions.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with the capacity to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

• Experience deploying AI and deep learning algorithms to production is a plus.

• Experience with regulatory requirements and standards for medical devices is a plus.

• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and find creative solutions for technology development roadblocks.

• Ability to work both individually and collaboratively in teams to achieve project goals.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Willingness to travel up to 20% depending on project phases.

• At least 3-5 years Vision and Automation manufacturing equipment system design experience

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

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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$152,800.00 - $229,200.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

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).

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30601&co_affid=medtronic)

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.

Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.

We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here (http://www.medtronic.com) .

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.

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We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.

Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.

We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

We change lives . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.

We build extraordinary solutions as one team . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.

This life-changing career is yours to engineer . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will…

• Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world

• Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities

• Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning

These commitments set our team apart from the rest:

Experiences that put people first . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.

Life-transforming technologies . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms.

Better outcomes for our world . Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.

Insight-driven care . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care

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.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.

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