Design Technician II - PH - Fridley, MN (Onsite)

Medtronic • Fridley, MN

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. Help us engineer the extraordinary! Work with us to bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide. We reward you in the ways that matter most to you. We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards programs to recognize the important role you play in our Mission to transform healthcare. Learn more about Medtronic benefits and compensation at the bottom of this job description. We are currently looking for a Design Technician II to join the Therapy Delivery Systems Test Development team in Rice Creek Minnesota. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated technician to work on-site collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of engineers and technicians serving Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health Gastric Therapies. This position is in the Neuroscience Portfolio group working to execute test plans and other laboratory work in support mechanical and electrical testing of leads, catheters, and other therapy delivery products for Deep Brain Stimulation, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Sacral Neural Stimulation, and Targeted Drug Delivery.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, vocational or technical education or certification is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of technician experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred with experience in laboratory or testing environment.
• Working knowledge of scientific/laboratory techniques and testing methods.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical technical aptitude, including building and testing components and assemblies.
• Experience with testing equipment such as Instron or MTS systems and related software (Bluehill, TestWorks).
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and interpret test results with sound judgement.
• Experience using lab equipment such as microscopes or X-ray systems.
• Strong documentation, communication, collaboration and time management skills.
• 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

• Support project testing activities conducting mechanical, electrical and/or fatigue tests to ensure product conformance to specifications
• Accurately report test data in prescribed format and clearly communicate test results to engineering team
• Support validation activities by executing test method validation, equipment qualification and equipment software validation studies in collaboration with test engineers
• Assist in the development and documentation of test methods in collaboration with test engineers
• Fabricate provided designs or select suitable equipment and tooling/fixtures for desired test methods
• Identify and evaluate improvement opportunities that are inherent in the test process or lab operations and execute their implementation
• Manage and maintain lab equipment which includes calibration and preventative maintenance

Benefits

• 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.
• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED