Careers That Change Lives

 

Assembly and testing of complex devices. Assist engineers in setting up and performing tests. Coordinate multiple processes for different product lines. Maintain overall lab appearance. Install and maintain equipment. Adhere to Good Laboratory Practices. Prepare and characterize specimens. Maintain specimen pre- and post-test storage.

 

DIABETES OPERATING UNIT:  

The Diabetes Operating Unit focuses on improving the lives of those within the global diabetes community. As a business, we strive to empower people with diabetes to live life on their terms by delivering innovation that truly matters and providing support in the ways they need it. We’re committed to meeting people with diabetes where they are in their journey, always with an aim to make their lives easier. Our portfolio of innovative solutions are designed to provide customers greater freedom and better health, helping them achieve better glucose control, while spending less time managing their disease. 

 

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide. 

 

A Day in the Life

 

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

§  Performs a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical areas.

§  Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems.

§  Works from schematics, engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.

§  Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format.

§  Performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed; prepares prescribed compounds and solutions.

 

Technician support career stream:

§  Provides technical support in areas such as production, operations, maintenance, safety, testing, process improvement or product development.

§  Uses schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions or defined plans to perform testing and troubleshooting on electronic or mechanical components, equipment or systems.

§  Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data using established formulae and procedures, and performs detailed mathematical calculations.

For higher levels, may suggest and/or make improvements to optimize work processes.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.

High School Diploma and 4+ years of experience technician or scientific testing experience.

 

Nice to Have 

§  Proven experience in lithography processes.

§  Hands on experience with metal sputtering and system maintenance.

§  Experience working in a class 100 or better clean room environment.

§  Prior work experience in a certified medical devices laboratory.

§  Strong mechanical inclination- willing to dive in and tackle new problems.

§  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

§  Experience in managing relationships with external vendors and contractors.

§  Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems- formal training is a plus.

§  Experience in wet chemistry processing, handling and disposal.

§  Experience writing SOPs and preparing documents for quality management.

 

Differentiating factors:

§  Autonomy: Seasoned individual contributor, working under limited supervision, and providing assistance and training to lower level employees. Runs minor projects, including performing tests, interpreting data, developing reports.

§  Organizational Impact: Performs technical activities requiring considerable judgment and may have ownership of minor projects. Work consists of technical tasks that are frequently not routine.

§  Innovation and Complexity: Technical problems faced are general, and may require some analysis to understand and resolve. Expected to independently propose solutions to problems for supervisor review.

§  Communication and Influence: Communicates typically with internal contacts. Obtains and provides technical information on matters of moderate importance to the job area.

§  Leadership and Talent Management: Responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area.

About Medtronic
Together, 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 Requirements
The 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 in the United States (except in Puerto Rico and certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.