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A Day in the Life

Careers that Change Lives

A career at Medtronic is like no other. Were purposeful. Were committed. And were driven by our Mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide! We do meaningful work that contributes to improving the lives of others.

We are currently looking for an experienced Calibration / Metrology Technician for our Fridley Minnesota location. Working within the Global Quality Excellence organization this role provides support for the Physical/Dimensional Metrology Laboratory. As part of the Global Calibration Services US Midwest region you will support calibration of test inspection and measurement equipment across the Twin Cities and have a global reaching impact delivering results for and guiding Metrology worldwide across Medtronic. With a focus on quality and compliance we empower teams focused on research innovation development and manufacturing.

At Medtronic we bring bold ideas forward with seed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we -person exchanges are invaluable to our work. Were working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned

• Perform calibrations and measurements traceable to NIST and the International System of Units (SI) using properly maintained reference standards

• Calibrate and inspect a wide range of test inspection and measurement equipment from general-purpose physical and dimensional tools to custom-built sterilizer systems
• Support multiple metrology disciplines including:
  • Mass Temperature Humidity Vacuum
  • Length Optics Conductivity
  • Pressure Dimensional Metrology
  • Force Torque Flow and others
• Create and revise calibration procedures by interpreting manufacturer manuals laboratory methods system requirements and approved documentation
• Collaborate with equipment-owning engineers and technicians to:
  • Schedule calibration activities
  • Provide guidance on test and measurement equipment selection
  • Lead adherence to documented Metrology department procedures
• Accurately document calibration results in the calibration tracking database using validated templates and test point grids
• Issue Out-of-Tolerance (OOT) and Nonconformance (NC) reports as required
• Work with data acquisition and validation equipment including:
  • Process controllers
  • Chart recorders
  • DC analog/signal conditioners
  • Transducers
• Troubleshoot inspect adjust and repair test and measurement equipment in support of new and existing projects
• Provide in-lab and on-site calibration support for equipment that is sensitive immobile or too large to relocate
• Work overtime as needed to support high-priority requests or project deadlines
• Mentor and share technical knowledge with junior technicians and department personnel
• Travel to other Medtronic sites within a 20-mile radius as required

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• High School Diploma or GED

Nice to Have

• 2 years of electronic or physical calibration-related technical school training (60 semester credits) including metrology and calibration or equivalent military training (e.g. PMEL)
• ASQ Certified Calibration Technician
• Strong background in math statistics and physics
• Proven technical aptitude including equipment setup and troubleshooting
• Proficiency with:
  • Microsoft Office (Word Excel Access PowerPoint)
  • Windows OS
  • Minitab or other statistical analysis software
  • IndySoft or other calibration tracking databases
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and blueprint interpretation
• Experience developing and validating MS Excel spreadsheet templates
• Experience in medical device or other regulated industries
• Familiarity with DMAIC problem-solving methodology
• Strong analytical verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks and long-term objectives while managing multiple work requests
• Solid understanding of calibration and measurement principles including:
  • Measurement uncertainty and traceability
  • Measurement standards and SI units
  • Test uncertainty/accuracy ratios
  • Measurement system analysis (MSA)
  • Calibration intervals and out-of-tolerance reporting
• Familiarity with applicable regulations and standards:
  • FDA 21 CFR Part 820 (cGMP)
  • ISO 13485 ISO 10012 ISO 17025
• Awareness of metrology and standards organizations such as NIST BIPM NCSL ASTM ASME
• Organized detail-oriented process-driven and self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills professional judgment and ability to perform well in a dynamic fast-paced environment

About Medtronic

At Medtronic we push the boundaries of technology therapies and services to alleviate pain restore health and extend life. We are driven by innovation collaboration and a shared commitment to improving patient outcomes worldwide. Together we can shape the future of healthcare.

Physical Job Requirements

• Must be independently mobile and able to interact regularly with computers and colleagues
• Physical demands are representative of those required to perform essential job functions
• Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with the ADA
• Role-specific work conditions and physical requirements may apply; consult your manager or local HR for details

Additional Information

• Travel:No

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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.

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B TN J etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend lifewhere your unique background and perspective are valued.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$51200.00 - $76800.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience certification/education market conditions and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20 hours per week: Health Dental and vision insuranceHealth Savings AccountHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance Long-term disability leaveDependent daycare spending accountTuition assistance/reimbursement andSimple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:Incentive plans 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and matchShort-term disabilityPaid time offPaid holidaysEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramNon-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time as required under applicable state law and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend life unites a global team of 95000 passionate people.
We are engineers at heart putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab to the factory floor to the conference room every one of us experiments creates builds improves and solves. We have the talent diverse perspectives and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business mission and our commitment to diversity here.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local addition Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.