CalibrationMetrology Tech I
Grand Rapids, MI - USA
Job Summary
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 95000 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.
At Medtronic we bring bold ideas forward with speed 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.
We are currently looking for a Calibration / Metrology Technician for our Grand Rapids Michigan location. Working within the Global Operations & Supply Chain organization in our Central manufacturing region this role is responsible for calibrating and maintaining a variety of test inspection and measurement equipment to ensure compliance with established this role you will support calibration activities at the Grand Rapids MI site while contributing to global metrology practices across Medtronic. With a strong focus on quality and compliance you will help enable teams focused on quality innovation and manufacturing.
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 appropriatelymaintainedreference standards.Test inspection and measurement equipment range from general-purpose physical and dimensional equipment tocustom-builtmanufacturing equipment. Disciplinescomprise: Mass Temperature Humidity Vacuum Length Optics Conductivity Pressure Dimensional Metrology Force Torque Flow plus more.
Create andmodifycalibration procedures bydeterminingmetrology requirements from manufacturers manuals laboratory methods system requirements or other approved documentation.
Coordinate with external suppliers to schedule and manage calibration services ensuringtimelycompletion and adherence to quality standards. Create andmaintainpurchase orders for outsourced calibration activities andmonitorvendor performance.
Interact with equipment owning engineers and technicians to schedule calibration activities provide guidance related toselectionof test and measurement equipment and lead others in followingappropriate documentedprocedures in place for the Metrology department.
Place a strong focus on attention to detail while properly documenting calibration results into the calibration tracking database using validated templates or test point grids. Asappropriate issue Out of Tolerance (OOT) or Non-conformance (NC) reports.
Troubleshoot inspect and adjust/repair test and measurement equipment in support of new and existing projects.
Provide in-lab and on-site calibration support for equipment that is either too sensitive to move or is too large and notfeasibletorelocate.
Work overtime when necessary to supporthigh priorityrequests or meet project goals.
Required Knowledge and Experience:Requires 0 years of relevant technical experience. No minimum education requirement.
Nice to Have:
Experience with Microsoft Office applications such as Word Excel and Outlook
Familiarity withstandards and regulations for calibration and the Medical Device Industry such as ISO 13485:2016 ISO 17025 FDA 21 CFR 820
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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