Senior Software Automation Manager

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 5 Nov 2025

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

In Global Operations and Supply Chain, we advance minimally invasive surgery to improve outcomes for patients and providers around the globe. From concept to commercialization, we bring meaningful innovation to our robust and growing portfolio of surgical devices and technologies. Through wise investments, thoughtful planning, and world-class partnerships, we help patients get the care they need – from diagnosis to treatment – when required.

What does it take to be a leader at Medtronic? We look for inspiring and inclusive leaders who partner with others, knowing that diverse talent, skills, and perspectives lead to better outcomes. We reward you in the ways that matter most to you. We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards programs to recognize the critical role you play in our Mission to transform healthcare

Medtronic's Microelectronic Solutions location in Tempe, Arizona, is seeking a Sr. Software Automation Manager who will accept the challenge of developing and leading a highly effective team while continually supporting a workplace environment that reflects Medtronic's standing as the world's top medical device company.

Help us engineer the extraordinary Do meaningful work, make a difference, and improve lives — starting with your own

We're looking for a proactive and experienced Sr. Software Automation Manager to lead a team of software technicians and engineers in stabilizing and improving the reliability of Operational Technology (OT) systems, ensuring seamless operations and continuous improvement within a dynamic production environment by eliminating failure modes and reducing downtime. You'll play a key role in fostering an efficient, collaborative, and inclusive work environment for technicians and engineers.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of multi-skilled engineers, and technicians, encouraging continuous learning and professional growth.
• Oversee activities of the company's development and design requirements for software systems, applications and software quality assurance for enhancements and new products, including cloud-based or internet-related tools, to meet the current and future Software needs.
• Manages activities to assure programs are appropriately resourced and ensure continuous improvement in technical capability, process, and compliance.
• Manages scope, cost, and schedule within a cross-functional development team.
• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
• Implement poka-yoke (error-proofing) and lean manufacturing principles to reduce OT system related downtime and improve process reliability.
• Develops new objectives, new operating policies, products, processes and standards in support of the job function strategy.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Baccalaureate degree 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong technical knowledge of semiconductor and microelectronics manufacturing operations and equipment.
• Strong technical knowledge of semiconductor and microelectronics electric testing system integration and data handling.
• Experience working in regulated industries.
• Experience leading software development teams in the completion of software or integration projects.
• Master's degree in engineering or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of electronics manufacturing, especially concerning the integrated circuit test development processes, equipment control software development, and test result data management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership skills associated with influence management.
• Program management experience.
• Ability to inspire, train, facilitate, and lead.
• Medical device manufacturing and operations experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly cross-linked technical work environment.
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment, including knowledge of FDA regulations, QSR, ISO standards, and related regulations.
• Previous knowledge of medical device quality systems and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles or Six Sigma methodologies.

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.

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):$175, $262,800.00This 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 , 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.

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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 95,000+ 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.

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