Electronic Technician II (Robotic Surgical Technologies Released Product Engineering)

Medtronic•North Haven, CT

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 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’re 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. This role is onsite in North Haven, Connecticut. Impact Patient Outcomes. Come for a Job, Stay for a Career. You’ll join a cross‑functional team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers and technicians supporting continued development, enhancement, and scale‑up of Medtronic’s globally launched Robotic Assisted Surgery platform. Our mission is to enable less invasive surgery that leads to better outcomes, faster recovery, and improved quality of life for patients worldwide. As an Electronics Technician II supporting the Surgical Robotics program (R&D – Released Product Engineering), you will provide hands‑on technical support for production electronic hardware used in capital equipment and instrumentation within the robotic system. This role is highly lab‑based and works closely with engineering teams across development, testing, integration, verification, validation, and production transfer.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
2+ years related work experience in a technical or electronics related field; robotics preferred.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings, procedures, and instructions
Hands‑on experience with electronic test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers, data loggers, thermocouples, automated test equipment)
Experience using hand tools and lab equipment (e.g., soldering irons, microscopes, crimpers, cutters, tweezers)
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Strong teamwork and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or technical certification in Electronics
Experience in medical device or regulated product development environments
Familiarity with IEC 60601 or other medical device safety standards
Experience supporting robotics or complex electromechanical systems
IPC certifications (J‑STD‑001, IPC‑A‑610, IPC/WHMA‑A‑620, IPC‑7711)
Knowledge of Quality System Regulations
Experience with Linux and/or Windows operating systems

Responsibilities

Build, test, troubleshoot, and repair electronic and electromechanical assemblies and prototypes
Perform mechanical assembly, wiring harness assembly, and lead‑free soldering (through‑hole and surface‑mount PCB components)
Set up and operate test equipment; document and analyze test results per defined procedures
Support system integration and ongoing verification and validation testing
Assist with root cause analysis, including data collection, trend identification, and investigation of low‑to‑moderate complexity issues
Repair, refurbish, and modify prototypes during development and test cycles
Set up, maintain, calibrate, and adjust lab equipment and test fixtures
Operate automated test equipment and follow inspection and test procedures
Assist with the design and build of test stands, fixtures, and custom test equipment
Maintain lab inventory, including electronic and mechanical components and supplies
Perform and document work in compliance with Quality System Regulations (QSRs) and internal procedures
Follow established lab safety practices and good laboratory standards
Provide technical support to engineering and cross‑functional team members
Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members; work under general supervision within defined parameters
Continue skill development through training and educational programs
Perform other duties as assigned, with or without accommodation