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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.

A Day in the LifeIn this role, you will serve as the technical lead for Medtronic's enterprise Building Automation System (BAS), helping ensure our facilities operate efficiently, reliably, and sustainably. You will provide expert oversight across the full BAS lifecycle, including engineering, design, installation, service, upgrades, and system optimization.
You will play a key role in driving major BAS initiatives by leading project milestones, supporting enterprise-wide standardization, and delivering technical solutions that enhance HVAC and electrical system performance. This role also focuses on maintaining and improving existing BAS infrastructure while advancing continuous improvements in system components, processes, and procedures.
Working cross-functionally, you will collaborate with facility teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to troubleshoot complex building system issues, improve operational efficiency, and support the performance of Medtronic's global facilities. This is an opportunity to apply deep technical expertise while influencing the evolution of BAS standards and capabilities across the enterprise.
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 a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
We are open to having someone based at any of these locations:
Tempe, AZ
Irvine, CA
Santa Ana, CA
Lafayette, CO
Travel: up to 25%, depending on primary location and business needs

• Review/mark-up drawings, specifications, and equipment/system designs for BAS projects at Medtronic sites
• Manage and/or provide oversight on small to moderately sized BAS-related projects or milestones within larger projects, from concept through execution
• Manage financial aspects of BAS projects/initiatives including drafting and submitting RFP/bid documents, creating/tracking purchase orders, and capital expenditure requests
• Create, review, and execute project commissioning documents
• Lead continuous improvement of, adherence to, and modifications of Medtronic BAS Standards and SOP's
• Independently sets objectives aimed at completing assigned tasks/projects
• Lead/manage contractors performing installation and programming on any/all BAS components
• Perform inspection and testing of pneumatic, electric, electronic, and digital control equipment.
• Provide training and support to Maintenance/Facility Staff on BAS operations
• Work in controlled cleanroom environments, following all applicable SOPs and guidelines
• Participate in long-term BAS strategy and contingency planning. Identify/implement new technology as well as actively monitor/mitigate risks related to equipment end-of-life.
• Provide support during off-hours, both onsite and remote as needed.
• Adhere to operational policies, procedures, and safety requirements
• Perform additional duties as requested
• Document work performed, root cause, and resolutions in a CMMS

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of experience with operation and maintenance of BAS, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems OR advanced degree
• Experience with BAS design, installation, commissioning, and training
• Excellent mechanical system knowledge (HVAC, electrical, plumbing systems)

Nice to Have

• Tridium/Niagara BAS Certification
• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Experience with BAS hardware/systems (Tridium Niagara, Honeywell, and/or Distech)
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• EPA refrigeration "universal certification"
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, shop drawings, and schematics
• Self-motivated
• Experience with integrated building solutions including temperature control, critical environment monitoring, power management and alarming, zoned lighting control and facility access control
• Experience with automation protocols including Modbus, BACnet, and LonWorks

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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$84,000.00 - $126,000.00This 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, andSimple 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), andCapital 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

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