Careers that Change Lives

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.

Requires extensive knowledge of scientific and laboratory techniques. Working knowledge of medical device products and manufacturing methods. Thorough knowledge of statistical analysis tools, CAD, as well as ability to write/edit equipment programs. Viewed as expert technician within the organization.

Collaborates with other functions to develop and implement the equipment and methods to test or manufacture product. Uses statistical analysis to write clear and accurate test reports, recommend solutions and lead team to solve problems.

Minimal supervision. Analyzes data and authors documentation. Provides leadership to lower level personnel. Provides technical support across functional groups.

Reports to Engineering Supervisor or designated professional engineer.

Identifies, evaluates, and implements continuous improvements to optimize product design, performance and test methods, while reducing manufacturing costs. Performs the most complex of the resulting tests and writes complete DHF documentation including characterization, plans, and reports. Ensures adherence to project plans and budgets.

Works closely with engineers in evaluating and improving design, process, and equipment. Contacts are frequent with individuals from other departments including participating in benchmarking other business units.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience of relevant experience and may require vocational or technical education and advanced certification in addition to prior work experience


• High School Diploma or equivalent

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 or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Nov 17, 2020
• Travel: No