Principal Facilities Engineer

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 5 Aug 2026.

About the role

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 this role, you will serve as a key engineering partner to the Global Facilities Team, acting as the primary liaison between Operations, Project Management, and Construction teams to ensure facility projects and infrastructure initiatives are delivered successfully. As the Owner’s Representative, you will help translate business and operational needs into effective engineering solutions while maintaining alignment across multiple internal teams and external partners. You will lead and coordinate the work of Facilities teams, experienced technical professionals, and specialized vendors, providing technical oversight and direction throughout the lifecycle of projects and operational initiatives.

A significant focus of this position is supporting Mechanical and Plumbing systems across global facilities. You will help drive projects and initiatives that strengthen facility infrastructure, improve operational reliability, and enhance energy performance. From early planning and design through execution and operational support, you will ensure that systems are efficient, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals.

Success in this role requires strong collaboration and influence within a matrixed environment. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to coordinate resources, provide technical expertise, and ensure that critical infrastructure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on global facility operations by shaping infrastructure strategy, advancing sustainability and energy initiatives, and contributing to the long-term reliability and performance of essential building systems. 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.

We are open to having someone based at any of these locations: Irvine, CA, Santa Ana, CA, or Tijuana, Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, and oversees the reconfiguration, maintenance, and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities.
• Gathers and reviews data concerning facility or equipment specifications, company or government restrictions, required completion date, and construction feasibility.
• Coordinates with architecture/engineering firms in developing design criteria and preparing layout and detail drawings.
• Prepares bid sheets and contracts for construction and facilities acquisition.
• Reviews and estimates design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparation, and other related costs.
• Inspects or directs the inspection of construction, installation progress, and commissioning to ensure conformance to established drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Travel to other sites 20-40% depending on project work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of Facility Mechanical infrastructure, Electrical Infrastructure, and Building Automation Systems experience OR Master’s Degree and 5+ years of experience OR PhD and 3+ years of experience.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• 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.

Skills

• Mechanical system knowledge (HVAC, electrical, building automation, plumbing systems).
• Experience supporting design/build of clean rooms, chiller plants, compressed air plants.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, shop drawings, and schematics.
• 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.
• Tridium/Niagara BAS Certification.

Benefits

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.
• Simple Steps (global well-being program).
• 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).
• 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.

Pay

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $127,200.00 - $190,800.00. 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.

Schedule

This role requires working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite.