AI Process Engineer (Temporary)

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life The NextGen Academy is a 12-month immersive program designed to launch your career in medical technology, offering hands-on experience and collaboration with diverse teams to support therapies and introduce innovative products across the region. The program is designed to develop you into a confident and capable future Inventory AI Process Engineer, aligned with Medtronic's mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. The Inventory and Channel Operations function supports operational excellence initiatives across the ACEE and TuRMECA regions through process improvement, automation, artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, and data-driven decision making. The team partners with business stakeholders, Information Technology, and Data Analytics & Insights teams to identify opportunities for process optimization, implement scalable automation solutions, and improve operational efficiency across inventory and channel management processes. This position is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and follows an onsite work model. The Inventory AI Process Engineer supports the identification, design, and implementation of AI-enabled process improvements across inventory and channel operations. Through the NextGen Academy, this role provides hands-on experience in process mapping, automation, analytics, and AI adoption initiatives. The position works closely with business stakeholders, Data Analytics & Insights, and Information Technology teams to improve operational efficiency, support automation governance, and help establish scalable practices for AI-driven transformation. Primary Responsibilities Analyze business processes to identify inefficiencies, standardization opportunities, and automation use cases. Support the design, testing, and implementation of AI-enabled and automated process improvements. Monitor process performance and measure the effectiveness of automation and continuous improvement initiatives. Partner with Data Analytics & Insights, Information Technology, and business stakeholders to support automation and AI deployments. Support the intake and evaluation process for automation and AI requests, including prioritization based on business value and impact. Contribute to the development and maintenance of AI use case catalogs, playbooks, and process documentation. Support training, knowledge-sharing, and adoption activities related to AI and automation across the organization. Prepare reports, dashboards, and analyses that support data-driven decision making and operational improvements. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Supply Chain, or Operations Management completed within the last 12 months. Experience through academic projects, internships, or coursework involving process improvement, data analytics, automation, artificial intelligence, or business operations. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis techniques. Basic knowledge of process mapping methodologies and analytical tools. Fluency in English, written and verbal. Preferred Qualifications Experience using Python, Microsoft Power BI, Power Automate, Microsoft Copilot, or similar analytics and automation tools. Academic or internship experience supporting process improvement, digital transformation, or operational excellence initiatives. Knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotic process automation, or intelligent workflow solutions. Experience creating dashboards, process documentation, or business performance metrics. Experience working in multicultural or regional business environments. 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. ‌ ‌ Recruitment Fraud Alert We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind: Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses. 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