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Medtronic Machine Vision Systems Development Engineer in Tempe, Arizona
Careers that Change Lives - hybrid - available locations Rice Creek, MN (preferred), Switzerland Tolochenaz, Parkmore Galway, or Juncos Puerto Rico, Tempe AZ
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 Enginee r 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/).
A Day in the Life
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.
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
• At least 3-5 years Vision and Automation manufacturing equipment system design experience.
• 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.
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) on page 6 here .
The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.
Min Salary
0.1528
Max Salary
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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.