Principal Automation Software Engineer - LabVIEW/TestStand

• Serve as technical owner for software automaton supporting manufacturing acceptance test and visual inspection stations.
• Provide expert-level support for production-critical issues.
• Lead application enhancements, migrations, and modernization efforts driven by user needs, instrumentation and infrastructure changes.
• Partner with business stakeholders to perform automation application updates, manage technical risk, and coordinate releases.
• Establish and maintain required SDLC documentation, testing, and release.

Medtronic Tempe Campus (MTC), is looking for a Principal Automation Software Engineer to work in the Software Automation team to support Manufacturing Operations. An ideal candidate for this position will be a self-motivated individual with a thorough understanding of current manufacturing automation software. The candidate must have strong problem solving and analytic skills in addition to excellent written and oral communication competencies.

Test and visual inspection automation provides technical ownership and leadership for traceability workflow applications at the Tempe campus. This role stabilizes critical manufacturing acceptance systems and leads the transition from legacy tools to next-generation, enterprise-aligned solutions., Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires a Baccalaureate degree and minimum of 7 years of relevant Software Engineering experience OR Master’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant Software Engineering experience OR PhD with 3 years relevant Software Engineering experience., * Proficiency in National Instruments LabView and TestStand is strongly preferred to be successful in this role.

• Strong knowledge of the full Software Development Life Cycle (requirements, design, testing, release).
• Experience with multiple modern and legacy Windows Operating Systems
• Proven ability to support production systems in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing or other regulated industries.
• Experience modernizing legacy applications.
• Familiarity with manufacturing traceability systems.

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.

3.83.8 out of 5 stars Tempe, AZ 85281 $152,800 - $229,200 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance, 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).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance , Health Savings Account , Healthcare Flexible Spending Account , Life insurance, Long-term disability leave , Dependent daycare spending account , Tuition assistance/reimbursement , and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match , Short-term disability , Paid time off , Paid holidays , Employee Stock Purchase Plan , Employee Assistance Program , Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) , and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first - developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact., At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working onsite 4 days a week as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.