What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Automation Systems Facilities Engineer II position at Medtronic?
In 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
Pay: $84,000.00 - $126,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $84,000 - $126,000