Calibration/Metrology Tech III

Medtronic•Dexter, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re 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 seeking an experienced Calibration / Metrology Technician for our Dexter, Michigan location. Working within the GO&SC organization, this role will support the calibration of test, inspection, and measurement equipment at the site and will have a global-reaching impact with a strong focus on quality and compliance. In this role, you will help empower teams focused on research, innovation, development, and manufacturing. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We work a minimum of five days per 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. As a Calibration / Metrology Technician III, you will perform job functions under limited supervision in laboratory, production, clean room, and test environments.

Requirements

Requires high school diploma or equivalent and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of electronic or physical calibration-related technical school training (approximately 60 semester credits), preferably including metrology and calibration, or equivalent military education such as PMEL or similar training.
ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (CCT).
Strong background in mathematics, statistics, and physics.
Solid technical aptitude with experience in equipment setup and troubleshooting.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), Windows operating systems, Minitab (or other statistical analysis software), and AssetPanda (or other calibration tracking database software).
Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) techniques, including blueprint interpretation.
Experience developing and validating Microsoft Excel spreadsheet templates.
Experience working in medical device or other regulated industries.
Experience applying DMAIC or similar structured problem-solving methodologies.
Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and execute daily tasks and long-term objectives through effective self-management of work requests.
Knowledge of calibration and measurement principles, including measurement uncertainty, traceability, measurement standards, test uncertainty/accuracy ratios (TUR), measurement system analysis (MSA), SI units, calibration intervals, and out-of-tolerance reporting.
Familiarity with applicable regulations and standards, including FDA 21 CFR Part 820 (cGMP), ISO 13485, ISO 10012, and ISO 17025.
Familiarity with organizations related to metrology, measurements, or standards, such as NIST, BIPM, NCSL, ASTM, and ASME.
Willingness and ability to support maintenance efforts as needed, including coordination with maintenance teams to ensure calibration readiness and equipment availability.
Organized, efficient, and process-oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills; self-motivated, collaborative team player with a strong work ethic; able to work well under pressure in a dynamic environment; tactful and able to exercise independent judgment and discretion with a professional demeanor.
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.

Responsibilities

Perform calibrations and measurements traceable to NIST and the International System of Units (SI) using appropriately maintained reference standards.
Test, inspection, and measurement equipment ranges from general-purpose physical and dimensional equipment to more complex systems. Disciplines include mass, temperature, humidity, vacuum, length, optics, conductivity, pressure, dimensional metrology, force, torque, flow, and more.
Create and modify calibration procedures by determining metrology requirements from manufacturer manuals, laboratory methods, system requirements, or other approved documentation.
Interact with equipment-owning engineers and technicians to schedule calibration activities, provide guidance related to the selection of test and measurement equipment, and lead others in following documented Metrology department procedures.
Maintain a strong attention to detail while properly documenting calibration results in the calibration tracking database using validated templates or test point grids.
As appropriate, issue Out of Tolerance (OOT) or Nonconformance (NC) reports and support investigation efforts.
Work with data acquisition and validation equipment (e.g., process control equipment/controllers, chart recorders, DC analog/signal conditioners, and transducers).
Troubleshoot, inspect, and adjust or repair test and measurement equipment in support of new and existing projects.
Provide in-lab and on-site calibration support for equipment that is too sensitive to move or too large to relocate.
Work overtime when necessary to support high-priority requests or meet project goals.
Share knowledge and serve as a mentor for lower-level technicians and other departmental personnel.

Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
Health, Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)