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A Day in the Life

As one of three comprehensive portfolios at Medtronic Neuroscience is dedicated to improving the lives of people living with neurological disorders spine conditions and chronic pain. Guided by our Missionto alleviate pain restore health and extend lifewe develop technologies and therapies that help people regain function reduce pain and return to the activities that matter most.

Our Cranial & Spinal Technologies (CST) Operating Unit develops and delivers an integrated ecosystem of spinal implants navigation and robotic guidance systems advanced imaging and data-driven planning tools for complex spine and cranial procedures. Platforms such as AiBLE connect these technologies to enhance surgical precision streamline workflows and support improved patient outcomes worldwide.

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The Engineering Technician IV is responsible for supporting the assembly integration testing troubleshooting and inspection of electrical and mechanical systems used in medical device qualification. This role works closely with engineering teams to ensure hardware is built and tested to exact specifications in a fast-paced high-reliability environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented mechanically inclined comfortable working with precision tools and test equipment and able to follow complex engineering documentation and procedures.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform functional environmental electrical or mechanical testing according to approved procedures and protocols.

• Set up and operate test equipment fixtures and instrumentation including oscilloscopes multimeters power supplies torque tools calipers and microscopes

• Accurately record test data and maintain documentation in accordance with quality and regulatory requirements.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings schematics wiring diagrams work instructions and technical documentation

• Assist with the development validation and improvement of test methods and procedures.

• Identify document and communicate non-conformances defects and test discrepancies

• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for hardware or process issues

• Work collaboratively to meet schedule and performance goals

• Follow all safety quality and compliance guidelines including applicable regulatory standards

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency quality and process optimization

• Maintain an organized equipment closet and ensure calibration of tools is maintained

• Manage fleet of capital equipment with software deployments and hardware/firmware updates

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant technical experience which may include a combination of practical experience and applicable training education or certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with test equipment including oscilloscopes multimeters power supplies and data acquisition systems.

• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings specifications schematics and procedures

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Proficiency with standard computer applications and test software.

• Experience in a regulated industry such as medical devices aerospace or pharmaceuticals.

• Familiarity with automated testing systems and data collection tools

• Knowledge of GD&T and precision measurement techniques

• Familiarity with quality systems and documentation standards (e.g. GMP ISO 13485).

• Experience supporting engineering validation or product verification testing.

• Basic programming or scripting experience for automated testing environments.

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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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.

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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Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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