Design Technician I

Medtronic•Lafayette, CO

1d•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. Medtronic’s Lafayette campus supports more than 6 R&D groups developing lifechanging medical technologies used in spinal and neurosurgery, robotics Ligature, patient monitoring, and advanced imaging. We are seeking a Design I Technician to join our Advanced Measurement Lab (AML), an area specializing in industrial CT scanning, CMM metrology, and precision measurement of prototype medical devices. No two days look the same here — our technicians are hands‑on problem solvers who support engineers developing the next generation of medical innovation. This role is intentionally structured as an “apprenticeship style” opportunity — perfect for someone self‑driven, curious, and eager to build a long‑term technical career. This is a rare opportunity to enter a highly specialized technical pathway with significant growth and development support, including formal training, on‑the‑job mentorship, and 100% tuition coverage through Medtronic’s MAPS program. The schedule for this role is Monday - Friday, 8am - 5 pm.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong verbal and written English communication skills (needed for technical documentation and daily customer interaction with engineers).
Ability to work 100% onsite in Lafayette, Colorado.
Unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on technical experience (professional, vocational, hobbyist, military, maker space, etc.).
Exposure measurement tools, machining, 3D printing, or mechanical systems.
Customer facing work experience, even outside engineering (the AML supports engineers as internal customers).
Curiosity, self motivation, and enthusiasm for learning new tools and technologies.
Demonstrated ability to problem solve, stay focused, and handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
Experience interpreting detailed engineering drawings
Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles and symbols
Understanding of mechanical assemblies and systems
Exposure to 3D CAD systems

Responsibilities

Perform industrial CT scanning, CMM measurements, and other advanced metrology techniques to support R&D engineering teams.
Collaborate daily with engineers and fellow technicians, acting as a problem solver and technical partner.
Support multiple projects at once — no repetitive manufacturing work; each day brings new challenges and variety.
Work hands-on in a prototype-focused environment including 3D printing, model shop machining, and other design support labs.
Apply critical thinking and an innovative mindset to improve measurements, processes, and lab workflows.
Learn from senior experts with decades of specialized metrology experience, building mastery over a 1–2-year training timeline.

Benefits

4 weeks paid time off per year
10 paid holidays per year
401(k) with up to 6% match
Comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision, and more
Fully subsidized Bachelors degree programs paid up front, and many other paid training opportunities!
Paid family, medical, and parental leave after 1 year of employment
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)