Automation Engineer Salary in Minneapolis, MN

Job Description Looking for a DevOps engineer with an expertise in AWS serverless architecture and a passion for operational excellence. Your proficiency in TypeScript, AWS CDK, Terraform, and GitLab CI/CD will be essential to ensure the highest standards of security, observability, and automation. You will play a key role in maintaining peak availability and performance for mission critical applications. The org believes in flexibility to balance the demands of work and life while also recognizing the necessity of connecting and collaborating with our colleagues in person. Onsite work is an essential function of this position, and you are expected to be in the office 1 day per week for meetings and team collaboration, unless directed otherwise by your supervisor. Overview of Core Responsibilities: • Perform resolution of complex hardware, environmental software operating systems and subsystems. Oversee problem avoidance actions. • Evaluate, recommend, and select new software/hardware. • Prepare detailed specifications from which application programs will be written. Analyze and revise existing system logic and documentation as necessary. • May authorize risk level changes and recommend solutions to minimize and/or prevent system interruption. • Work with diverse technologies to design, build (code), test, debug, document, implement and maintain solutions and/or patterns for existing and new systems or hardware within the boundaries of existing standards, processes, or operational plans. • Perform change and problem management using standard tools following system change management policies and procedures for software/hardware propagation to other platforms and/or environments. Ensure conformance with existing system capability. Measure performance to ensure proper operation. • May lead highly technical/complex projects utilizing org System, or local staff and resources. • Follow and ensure adherence to technical standards for programming and design techniques. May train technical staff on use of software /hardware tools in accordance with required standards and procedures. Contributes to development and revision of department standards and procedures. • Monitor compliance with internal audit requirements and Information Security Manual guidelines. Overview of Advanced, SE position Responsibilities: • Provide leadership, mentoring, and assists in the facilitation of team management by directing the work of, and setting technical direction for, other team members in an open, positive, and collaborative manner. • Perform resolution of complex and critical hardware, environmental software operating systems and subsystems. Lead efforts in problem avoidance actions. • Provide cross functional leadership by influencing technology decisions across the org. • Develop problem resolution for application software or hardware as needed. Conduct research and testing to determine cause and makes necessary corrections. • Evaluate, recommend, and select new software/hardware. Reviews existing system logic and makes recommendations to documentation as necessary. • Prepare detailed specifications from which applications programs will be written. Analyze and revise existing system logic and documentation as necessary. • Work with diverse technologies to design, build (code), test, debug, document, implement and maintain solutions and/or patterns for existing and new systems or hardware within the boundaries of existing standards, processes, or operational plans. • Perform change and problem management using standard tools following system change management policies and procedures for software/hardware propagation to other platforms and/or environments. Ensures conformance with existing system capability. Measures performance to ensure proper operation. • May authorize high risk level changes and recommend solutions to minimize and/or prevent system interruption. • Lead critical and highly technical/complex projects utilizing org System, or local staff and resources. • Follow and ensure adherence to technical standards for programming and design techniques. • Train technical staff on use of software /hardware tools in accordance with required standards and procedures. Contribute to development and revision of department standards and procedures. • Ensure compliance with internal audit requirements and Information Security Manual guidelines. Key/Essential Skills and Experience applicable at both the Senior and the Advanced Engineer levels: 1. Experience building scalable and resilient serverless applications in AWS. 2. Proficiency in TypeScript, AWS CDK, Terraform, and GitLab. 3. Skilled in optimizing application performance, costs, and observability. 4. Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for streamlined builds. 5. Ability to implement robust security and compliance measures to protect data and maintain regulatory standards. To be considered for the Senior Engineer Position, you must meet one of the education and years of experience: • AA degree and 8 years of directly relevant work experience. • Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of directly relevant work experience. • MA degree and 4 years of directly relevant work experience. To be considered for the Advanced Engineer Position, you must meet one of the education and years of experience: • AA degree and 11 years of directly relevant work experience. • Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of directly relevant work experience. • MA degree and 6 years of directly relevant work experience. Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $81 - $91 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Responsibilities: • Works with diverse technologies to design, build (code), test, and implement solutions for existing and new systems within the boundaries of existing standards, processes, or operational plans. • Collaborates with business areas to identify application development solutions, enhance new or existing applications, and to integrate purchased or System solutions to meet business requirements. • Develop and deliver automated software quality assurance testing. This includes test planning, test execution, and test management to ensure solutions meet defined requirements and assisting less experienced QA Automation Engineers with the tasks. Test services provided for both existing cypress code and new development. • Ensure appropriate testing and monitoring tools/technologies are employed accordingly with the test objectives/project team requirements by contributing to the implementation of tools and techniques. • Develop, maintain and execute automated and manual test scripts for requirement validation, integration, regression, performance and usability testing, and advise less experienced team members in the creation of their scripts. • Create reusable test components, both application dependent and independent. • Notify Project Team of defects and seeks resolution. • Engage in technical discussions during refinement of user stories to ensure automated test plans are viable for creation and implementation. • Implement strategies and practices to manage the creation and execution of test data in end-to-end test automation. • Create test artifacts, including test plans, business test scenarios and requirements traceability matrices for assigned projects and advise less experienced developers with the creation of these artifacts. • Build and maintain strong partnerships with product owners, developers, Scrum Masters, and Project Managers as well as 9th District and National IT testing teams. • Ensure testing is focused on the delivery of quality software while meeting agreed upon test completion dates/milestones. • Follow quality assurance standards and track quality assurance activities and compliance requirements. • Assists in research, evaluates, and recommends solutions, identifies ways to reuse existing code, and designs prototypes using current or emerging technologies. • Participates in technology initiative projects of low to moderate complexity which may include new development, purchased solutions, and other automation efforts. • Contributes to the implementation of cloud services and integrations with in-house applications and systems. • Provides technical training, information, and technical expertise to other automation and business area staff and management, as necessary. • Perform QE lead responsibilities as and when needed by the project which would include attending refinements, estimations, performing code reviews etc.. • May receive work direction from Senior developers. • Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: • Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; major or coursework in Computer Science or Management Information Systems (MIS) preferred. • 5+ years of experience • Proven technical competence in one or more industry standard application development language, framework, pattern or platform required. • Ability to work effectively in an Enterprise Agile and DevOps team environment required. Position requires strong problem solving and analytical skills, combined with creative thinking and ability to work on abstract concepts. • Must be able to communicate and collaborate effectively across the team. • At least 3 years of working experience in Cypress • Must be a U.S. CitizenHorizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $83 - $96 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Horizontal Talent is helping a collaborative company recruit a Network Automation Engineer with network installation and support work experience in a large global enterprise (1000+ sites). This contract role offers a compelling pay rate for your expertise.The Network Engineer will collaborate with other engineers to implement, manage support, troubleshoot, and improve all areas of network connectivity and collaborate with application and development teams. Engineers work on various squads with respect to expertise and cross-domain knowledge in remote site connectivity, data center connectivity, network security, telecom services, and tools and automation services.Some of your primary duties as a Network & Automation Staff Engineer will include:Designing, configuring, installing, and supporting large enterprise platforms/products from start to finishKeeping up with industry trends and being an advocate for the standardsLeading all phases of a large capability or set of products or processesEnsuring the quality of one or more teams' outputIdentifying opportunities in the SDLC, application support, reliability, and monitoringTo apply for this Network Engineer position, you will need prior network install and support work experience in a large global enterprise (1000+ sites). Additional qualifications include:Network field experience installing and supporting network hardware such as Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, Palo Alto, F5, and InfobloxExperience with TCP/IP and routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), as well as experience driving automation efforts (Terraform, ansible)Familiar with the use of languages like YAML, Jason, and PythonAWS cloud experienceIf you're looking to make a positive impact and create change, you'll be rewarded with an excellent pay rate for your inclusive and committed approach.To apply for this contract Staff Engineer - Network & Automation job in Minneapolis, please reach out to Horizontal Talent today. We'd love to help you get your next role and enable you to fulfill your professional ambitions.

AWS EngineerBCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior IT Cloud Engineer for a remote position. Position Title: Senior IT Cloud EngineerLocation: RemoteAnticipated Start Date: [6/15/2024]Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.Expected Contract Duration: 6 MONTHSJob Type: Contract to hire.Pay Range: $80-$90/hr. Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).[JOB DESCRIPTION] SummaryA well renowned industry leader is looking for a contract to hire Senior IT Cloud Engineer. You will be responsible for using your technical skills to solve business problems. You will assess the cloud architecture from a technical lens and implement recommendations which will drive cost reduction and improve service quality by working with the product teams. This is your opportunity to apply cloud engineering expertise to deliver a solution for the enterprise. If you have a passion for Cloud, DevOps, Automation, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) this is the role for you. This is a remote position.What Else Will You Do?* Be part of a team that creates, maintains, and supports our cloud environments.* Work with product teams to engineer and translate their requests into cloud related operational actions.* Explore new capabilities and patterns within clouds.* Embed within a product team to understand the needs of the application.* Work with the product team members to upskill their cloud capabilities.* Understand, implement, and automate security controls, governance processes, and compliance validations.* Design and maintain automation processes and ensure that all things that should be automated, are automated responsibly.* Implement systems that are highly available, scalable, and self-healing.* Work with infrastructure as code for provisioning, configuration management and CI/CD pipeline.* Ensure compliance with the company tagging standards.* Partner with cloud platform engineering team to enable standardized cloud services.* Look to migrate to cloud native services where possible.* Participate in migration activity from on-premises to cloud using cloud native technology.* Identify dependencies within application to be migrated to the cloud.* Provide configuration assistance of application migrating into cloud.* Work with the product teams to understand and optimize the capabilities in cloud to reduce cost and align to business needs.* Provide tooling for source control and automated delivery.* Understand the software design methodologies.Product Specific - Database* Familiarity with database management systems and their administration* Design and implement infrastructure and CI/CD patterns* Develop strategies for deploying databases in cloud environments (AWS and Azure)Cloud Skill and Competencies* Use automation tooling to provision cloud infrastructure (ie. Terraform, CloudFormation, CLI, ARM Template).* You will stay up to date with new services and offering that AWS/Azure provides.What Experience is Required for the Role? * You will have one or more of the following:* 2 or more years of experience in an enterprise IT Engineering role with the following disciplines:o Leading large and complex projects to completiono Managing multiple priorities and working across multiple teamso Mentoring others and navigating conflictso Core technologies or platforms (OS, Data, Middleware)o Underlying theories, principles, designs, standards, and industry best practiceso Enterprise Database systems including upgrading, patching, performance monitoring, and connectivity, and backup/recovery (includes Oracle and SQL Server databases but may include others)* 2 or more years as an IT Developer Engineer with the following disciplines:o Participating in the optimization or code creation of improving an existing promotion process.o Building automation capabilities for either code promotion or infrastructure as code.o Designing a new process to leverage a cloud native technology.* AWS cloud practitioner certified and have worked with the AWS platform for at least 2 years. AND/OR Azure Fundamentals certified and minimum 2 years of experience working with the Azure platform.What Are Some Nice to Haves?* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems* 5 or more years of experience in an enterprise IT Engineering role with the following disciplines:o DevOps experience including developing software with an intermediate level troubleshooting and diagnostic skillsets and providing technical solutionso Systems programming experience with the ability to enhance, update, modify, test, and debug systems within the area they support as well as provide some guidance and consultation to business users.o Providing technical assistance and work direction to less experienced staff.o Presentation and facilitation experience; ability to communicate in both written and verbal formats with a wide range of audiences (technical and non-technical)Benefits:BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.About BCforward:Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 223113 when responding to this ad.Get job alerts by email.Sign up now!Join Our Talent Network!Job SnapshotEmployee TypeContractorLocationMinneapolis, MN (Onsite)Job TypeInformation TechnologyExperienceNot SpecifiedDate Posted05/31/2024

Job InformationPosition SummaryIn this role you will work with and support product engineering, procurement, operations and finance to minimize product cost while meeting market requirements. To accomplish this, you will:Work with suppliers for collaborative cost model development and implementation.Develop internal manufacturing cost models and benchmark vs supplier cost structure.Use developed cost models to proactively manage cost - current production savings / future product cost targets / engineering changes / price increase requests.Understand manufacturing processes and related CapEx, tooling, labor, raw material costs and other inputs needed to manufacture components that drive cost.In collaboration with various teams help drive/implement savings productivity and drive out inefficiencies both internally and externally.Ensure cost down projects have resources appropriately allocated and meeting timelines set forth; identify trends in current costing to help inform current and future design decisions.Will be a lead individual within the VIP team and help support/mentor cost engineers within the VIP team.This cost engineer must be comfortable working in a cross functional global environment. This role reports to the global procurement organization but has stakeholders in the product engineering, operations and finance functions.Position is available in any of the following work locations: Minneapolis, MN; Johnson Creek, WI; Statesville, NC; West Fargo, ND; Bismarck, NDRole & ResponsibilityCost ManagementAssist Cost Engineering team and support the following:Model development including enterprise cost models and open book collaborative cost models.Perform comprehensive cost model testing prior to launch.Serve as a trusted advisor to in support of:Engineering new product development, benchmarking, cost driver & VAVE.Purchasing global sourcing impact, price adjustment & negotiation support.Operations process labor / automation tradeoffs & make vs buy support.Finance cost standard feedback.Identify waste reduction/inefficiencies.Governance & Program ExcellenceWork with purchasing to develop, launch, and manage a cost modeling program globally. The components of the plan include the following:Communicate the benefits of cost engineering to stakeholders.Disseminate program within purchasing and supply baseEstablish spend to be analyzed.Establish process and documentation to drive implementation into purchasing practices.Value Innovation & Partnership (VIP) Program PerformanceMonitor performance in assigned area/suppliers and gap analysis to target performance.Job RequirementEducation: Bachelor's Degree in engineering, industrial management, accounting, finance, business or related field.Master's Degree in engineering or MBA is a plus.Experience Required: 3+ years of cost/pricing experience.Experience in finance, supply chain management or commodity management.Experience in machining & fabrication processes is a plus.CPSM preferred.Technical understanding of tooling and manufacturing processes.Experience with mechanical engineering concepts related to commodity/products and ability to generate bottom-up should costs based on understanding of manufacturing process.Experience with Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement preferred. Green belt or black belt a plus.Proficient knowledge of technical requirements and design of the product and be able to influence cross functional partners with detailed analysis that supports optimized pricing and product sourcing decisions.Excellent negotiator, collaborator and communicator.Travel Required: 10-25%As a part of the Doosan Group, which employs more than 43,000 people in 38 countries worldwide, the company offers its customers products and solutions to help build stronger businesses and communities. Based in Seoul, South Korea, with its North America headquarters in West Fargo, North Dakota, Doosan Bobcat is a leading global manufacturer of construction, agriculture, landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment, attachments and services. The company is committed to empowering people to accomplish more. Doosan Bobcat North America is home to world-renowned brands, including Bobcat® compact equipment, Doosan® portable power products, Ryan® and Steiner® grounds maintenance equipment and Geith® attachments. Doosan Bobcat North America is a tradename of Clark Equipment Company.Doosan is committed fostering an inclusive and a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, race, color, religion, creed, citizenship status, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at 701-476-4263. Doosan is a VEVRAA federal contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans.Beware of Fraudulent Job Offers and SolicitationsAny legitimate job offer will be preceded by an official selection process.

Location: Minneapolis, MNSalary: $53.00 USD Hourly - $57.00 USD HourlyDescription: Software Engineer (Full Stack)Location: Minneapolis, MNJob Description: As a Software Engineer in our dynamic team, you'll play a crucial role in shaping our software engineering initiatives. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to large-scale planning, and tackle moderately complex challenges. Your expertise will drive the resolution of issues while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.Responsibilities:Consult on and participate in moderately complex initiatives within Software Engineering.Contribute to large-scale planning related to Software Engineering deliverables.Review and analyze software engineering challenges, considering variable factors.Collaborate with client personnel to meet Software Engineering deliverables.Qualifications:4+ years of Software Engineering experience or equivalent (work, consulting, training, military, or education).Proficiency in:.NET Core.NET ProgrammingAngular/JavascriptGitHubTest AutomationNice to Have:Familiarity with backend REST API development.Agile/Scrum experience. Contact: [email protected] job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com

RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client that is seeking an Automation Engineer in Minneapolis, MN.Responsibilities: Automation Engineer will design and develop programs that conduct automatic tests on new and existent software Use guidelines to develop programs and write automation scripts Design and developing test automation scripts Use test automation guidelines Design, program, simulate and test automated machinery and processes to complete exact tasks Research issues in software through testing As an Automation Engineer, you will collaborate with QA Analysts and Software Developers to develop solutions Exhibits strong multi-tasking skill set to support simultaneous on-going Engineering and company projects Manages assigned project(s), with collaborative responsibility to various key players such as other disciplines within the Engineering department, Production, Sales, and the clientREQUIREMENTS: Experience with testing REST APIs and associated tools/frameworks (Postman, Karate, Specflow, Protractor, etc.) Experience with automated user testing and associated tools/frameworks (Selenium, etc.) Nice to have: Zephyr experience The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Location: Minneapolis, MNSalary: $60.00 USD Hourly - $75.00 USD HourlyDescription: We are seeking a Certified Industrial Defender Security Engineer with expertise in cybersecurity threat monitoring and management. The ideal candidate should have 5-7 years of experience, preferably in the Utility industry, and be familiar with Tanium and/or Splunk.Responsibilities:Implement and manage the Industrial Defender platform to ensure the security and integrity of industrial control systems.Monitor system performance, including application and process failures, registry changes, and file modifications.Perform on-demand vulnerability management and automated asset configuration collection.Responsible for required patching and upgrades.Collaborate closely with vendors and their support resources as needed.Analyze security events and provide actionable intelligence for business decisions.Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and enhance situational awareness.Work with IT teams to support endpoint monitoring and manage cybersecurity alerts.Participate in upgrade and architectural design planning for the Industrial Defender system.Provide support for the implementation of Industrial Defender hardware and software solutions.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.Certification in Industrial Defender system management.5-7 years of experience in cybersecurity, focusing on threat monitoring and management.Experience in the Utility industry, with knowledge of industry-specific security challenges and standards.Familiarity with Tanium and Splunk for cybersecurity operations.Preferred Certifications:Certifications in cybersecurity platforms such as CISSP, CISM, or related credentials.Industrial Defender ASM (Automation System Manager) certification.Skills:Proficiency in managing and configuring Industrial Defender and related cybersecurity tools.Strong analytical skills for risk assessment and mitigation strategies.Excellent communication skills for collaboration and reporting.Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment. Contact: [email protected] job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com

Senior Linux Administrator/EngineerBCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Linux Administrator/Engineer for an opportunity in Minneapolis, MN!Position Title: Senior Linux Administrator/EngineerLocation: Minneapolis, MNAnticipated Start Date: 07/01/2023.Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.Expected Duration: 6+ MonthsJob Type: Contract to hire, RemotePay Range: $52/hr - $65/hrPlease note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).Job Description: BC forward is looking for a Senior Linux Administrator/Engineer this position will be a member of a small team who is responsible for managing and securing - in collaboration with product owners - Linux servers across multiple public and private clouds. The position requires expertise in deploying and managing systems using more modern tools and techniques. This includes but is not limited to Terraform to deploy new systems, Packer to build OS images, Chef for configuration management, and orchestrating all tools with pipelines and other integrations. It also requires expertise with Linux file systems, various implementations of NFS - including AWS EFS, system hardening, system performance, and authoring documentation.Key Responsibilities:1. Infrastructure Automation with Terraform:a. Utilize Terraform modules for provisioning and managing infrastructure efficiently.b. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to ensure reproducibility and scalability.2. OS Configuration Management Using Chef:c. Automate server configurations using Chef to enforce standardization.d. Develop and maintain Chef cookbooks and recipes for system configurations.3. OS-Level Permission Management:e. Manage and audit OS-level permissions, ensuring secure access control.f. Implement and maintain access control policies and procedures.4. OS Patching and Licensing Management:g. Manage the lifecycle of operating system updates and patches.h. Ensure software licensing compliance across all server environments.5. EFS and Linux File Serving:i. Configure and manage AWS Elastic File Systems (EFS) and Linux-based file serving solutions.j. Ensure data storage solutions are scalable, secure, and performant.6. Image Management Using Packer:k. Create, manage, and deploy optimized server images using Packer.l. Maintain image repositories, ensuring they meet standards for security and efficiency.Technical Skills:- Proven experience with SUSE Linux and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration.- Strong understanding of image management using Packer.- Experience with OS patching and licensing management.- Familiarity with configuring and managing EFS and Linux file serving solutions.- Proficiency in Chef for configuration management and Terraform for infrastructure automation.- In-depth knowledge of OS-level permissions and security practices.- Ability to script in languages such as Bash or Python for automation purposes. Strong python skills preferred.- Experience with pipelines, especially Azure DevOps, preferred.Soft Skills:- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.- Strong communication skills, capable of effectively documenting and explaining technical details.- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.Benefits:BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.About BCforward:Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 223559 when responding to this ad.Get job alerts by email.Sign up now!Join Our Talent Network!Job SnapshotEmployee TypeContractorLocationMinneapolis, MN (Onsite)Job TypeInformation TechnologyExperienceNot SpecifiedDate Posted06/12/2024

Careers that Change Lives - hybrid - available locations Rice Creek, MN (preferred), Switzerland Tolochenaz, Parkmore Galway, or Juncos Puerto Rico, Tempe AZ Machine Vision Systems Development EngineerMedtronic has declared its bold ambition: to become the global healthcare technology leader. We seek to reach more patients, in more meaningful ways, more quickly. Global Operations and Supply Chain (GO&SC) plays an essential role in delivering on this bold ambition. Our vision is to become best-in-class and create a competitive advantage for the company. Our new GO&SC strategy and structure will help us do this.Best-in-class means we consistently deliver excellence in service, quality, cost, safety, people management, continuous improvement, supply management, product lifecycle management, digitalization, and sustainability.As a Machine Vision Systems Development Engineer Science Enginee r in the global Operations Innovation team at Medtronic, your role is crucial in developing machine vision technology and manufacturing equipment systems for automated inspection of high-quality components used in medical devices. Your work will contribute to improving the efficiency, accuracy, and reliability of manufacturing processes across Medtronic's 70 global manufacturing facilities. (https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/healthcare-professionals/products.html/).A Day in the LifeResponsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.• Design and optimize image acquisition manufacturing equipment systems, including camera selection, optic lens selection, lighting, and calibration techniques.• Leverage commercial machine vision technologies such as Cognex, Keyence, Halcon, LMI and/or GigE components, where appropriate.• Collaborate with internal and external resources to integrate machine vision manufacturing equipment systems into manufacturing processes, ensuring seamless operation and compatibility.• Develop and implement machine vision algorithms and systems for product quality, including image processing, object detection, recognition, and tracking.• Conduct feasibility studies, performance evaluations, including validation and verification (FAT/SAT) activities of machine vision manufacturing equipment systems.• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in machine vision technology imaging techniques and apply them to enhance our product quality.• Collaborate with regulatory and quality teams to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations governing medical devices.• Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise for machine vision-related manufacturing equipment issues during the product development lifecycle.• Document and maintain comprehensive design specifications, test protocols, and reports.• Lead your own projects, synthesize requirements, and provide optimal technology solutions with an effective roadmap for the development of vision hardware and analytics applications.Must Have: Minimum Requirements Bachelors degree required Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience Nice to Have• At least 3-5 years Vision and Automation manufacturing equipment system design experience.• Expertise with 2D and 3D hardware components commonly used in machine vision equipment systems, including cameras, lenses, lighting, and frame grabbers.• Solid understanding of machine vision principles and image processing techniques• Experience in developing and implementing machine vision systems, preferably in the medical device industry.• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex requirements into practical solutions.• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with the capacity to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.• Experience deploying AI and deep learning algorithms to production is a plus.• Experience with regulatory requirements and standards for medical devices is a plus.• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and find creative solutions for technology development roadblocks.• Ability to work both individually and collaboratively in teams to achieve project goals.• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.• Willingness to travel up to 20% depending on project phases.About MedtronicTogether, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.Physical Job RequirementsThe 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, recruiter or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)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. Learn more about our benefits here .This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) on page 6 here .The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.