Design Technician IV
Minneapolis, MN - 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.
Our Neuromodulation operating unit delivers advanced therapies for chronic pain movement disorders and nervous system conditions offering SCS DBS and targeted drug delivery. Through proven technology clinical evidence and innovation we provide personalized solutions that restore function and enhance quality of life.
Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Brain Modulation and Pain Interventions
Are you ready to take your technical expertise to the next level At Medtronics Rice Creek Manufacturing site we are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Design Technician V to join our this critical role you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the design development and implementation of cutting-edge manufacturing processes and equipment. You will also work closely with design and engineering teams to create fixtures molds test fixtures and miscellaneous parts that require manufacturing using machine tools.
As a key contributor to our Rice Creek site youll work in a dynamic environment where your skills will help shape the future of life-saving medical technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact while working alongside some of the industrys brightest minds. If youre passionate about innovation precision and driving continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting wed love to hear from you.
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 4 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.
Program and operate various CNC vertical machining centers Wire EDMs manual grinders lathes and secondary operation equipment
Analyze drawings sketches models and engineering or shop specifications to prepare metalworking dies molds and machine tool fixtures
Utilize machinist hand tools and precision measuring instruments to calculate dimensions and ensure tolerances are met
Perform precision machining work to meet exacting tolerances and dimensions while revising designs and solving problems as needed
Monitor and verify compliance with quality and safety standards in alignment with Medtronics standards.
Required Knowledge and Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of relevant technical experience
Nice to Have:
Prior experience in a tool room environment
Knowledge of setting up and running Haas vertical machining centers lathes and wire EDMs
Proficiency in programming using Mastercam software
Familiarity with navigating Creo Parametric
Understanding of cutting tool geometry and applications
Experience with vertical CNC machining centers
Ability to read and interpret advanced drawings with GD&T.
Skills in conceptualizing and sketching tools fixtures and gauges.
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.
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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.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
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Required Experience:
IC
About Company
About Medtronic Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology 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 excit ... View more