Engineering Technician V

Medtronic•Brooklyn Center, MN

1d•$82,400 - $123,600•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 The Engineering Technician V will help develop products and processes at the Medtronic Energy and Component Center (MECC) for the Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) business. This position supports the day-to-day operation of the lab – monitoring ongoing tests, initiating new tests, and maintaining a variety of electrical and mechanical test equipment. Additionally, they also support R&D prototype builds for electrochemical cells - batteries and capacitors. Our Cardiac Rhythm Management Operating Unit offers devices and therapies that treat patients with abnormal heart rhythms and heart failure. It is comprised of four key businesses: Cardiac Pacing Therapies, Defibrillation Solutions, Cardiovascular Diagnostics & Services, and Patient Care Systems. Together, we will transform the lives of people with cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure. At Medtronic, we put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We are working onsite a minimum of 4 days per week 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 will require less than 10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.

Requirements

Requires minimum of 15 years of relevant experience; may require vocational or technical education or certification in addition to prior work experience
High School Diploma or GED is required

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a technical program or other technical training/certification
5+ years of experience in manufacturing environment (preferably medical manufacturing)
10+ years of advanced solder skills
Experience with PCBA design and layout using Altium
Experience using mechanical CAD tools like SolidWorks
Basic programming experience (LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, .NET)
10+ years of troubleshooting skills in mechanical and/or electrical systems
Familiar with Arbin, Maccor, or other similar commercially available battery test equipment

Responsibilities

Set up test equipment and conduct tests of engineering samples following methods, procedures, standards, and sequences
Monitor ongoing tests and analyze results for expected behavior and investigate abnormalities
Analyze data using data visualization and statistical analysis software (e.g., JMP, Tableau, Minitab)
Troubleshoot and repair a variety of electrical and mechanical test equipment
Design (SolidWorks/CAD), build, and repair electrical and mechanical fixtures with soldering work
Design (Altium), layout, and build test boards and fixtures according to designs and specifications
Support equipment calibrations by Medtronic Metrology staff as needed
Modify equipment by adding, removing, or altering components as defined by predetermined diagrams and sketches
Build R&D prototype electrochemical cells according to designs and procedures
Use hand and small power tools, and testing devices in performing job duties
Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures

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 (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)