Design Technician III

Medtronic•Mounds View, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Within the CRDN Design Assurance Laboratory at Medtronic’s Mounds View site, the focus is on providing Quality support across all aspects of PDP from pre-market product development to post market product surveillance. The role participates in the design process to ensure the performance and safety of the complex electromechanical devices developed is assured and maintained throughout the product lifecycle. Medtronic brings bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything they do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to the work. The role requires working onsite a minimum of 4 days per week as part of the commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration. This role will require less than 10% of travel.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, vocational or technical education, or certification
Hands-on testing experience in a controlled laboratory setting
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.
Unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment (for roles below Principal level).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of FDA regulations and ISO 17025
Basic experience executing installation qualification (IQ)
Self-starter who proactively collaborates with engineers to identify and solve problems, supports root causes, and advices solutions with minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to use statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, MATLAB) to analyze and interpret test data is desirable
Experience in technical writing and presenting
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment

Responsibilities

Perform complex electrical and hardware tests and be able provide updates to the broader team
Be able to use Microsoft Word and Excel for data collection and documenting processes
Work effectively and efficiently in a team environment and as an individual
Work to identify, document, and improve known or potential issues in the lab
Apply and maintain quality standards for all activities associated with product testing
Contribute to investigations associated with product testing
Comply to all applicable department, site-wide procedures and regulations
Develop custom test fixtures using the latest 3D solid modeling CAD design tools and best practices
Prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects and work tasks to help meet challenging deadlines

Benefits

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
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
Paid sick time (for temporary employees, as required under applicable state law)