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Senior Principal Robotics & AMR Automation Platforms Engineer

Fridley, Minnesota, United States of America💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-07 → 2026-09-26

Core

Enterprise technical authority for autonomous mobile robotics, collaborative robotics, and intelligent automation platforms across global manufacturing networks.

Role type

Senior Principal Robotics & AMR Automation Platforms Engineer

Builds

Reusable robotics platforms, fleet-management software, and advanced robotic systems for Medtronic's manufacturing sites.

Domain

Healthcare manufacturing / Robotics & Automation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

AMR fleet management, autonomous navigation, advanced robotic manipulation, machine vision, 3D perception, industrial controls, safety systems, lifecycle management, technical strategy, platform architecture, cross-functional leadership, supplier management, simulation and digital twins

Preferred skills

AI-enabled perception, machine-learning-based motion planning, robotic foundation models, medical-device manufacturing experience, advanced degree in robotics/mechatronics

Technologies

AMRs, cobots, mobile manipulators, machine vision, 3D perception, fleet-management software, simulation, digital twins

Responsibilities

Define technical vision, strategy, and roadmaps for autonomous material movement; lead development of reusable robotics platforms; architect advanced robotic systems integrating perception and controls; partner with manufacturing sites to identify high-value opportunities; establish robotics platform governance and technical practices; build and lead an Automation Platforms laboratory; mentor engineers and represent Manufacturing Technology in enterprise forums.

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship

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