Manufacturing Maintenance Technician II
About The Position
As a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician II, you will help keep our advanced manufacturing equipment operating safely, efficiently, and reliably to support the production of life-changing medical technologies. If you're a hands-on problem solver who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment and driving continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. In this role, you'll perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and equipment improvements across a variety of manufacturing systems. You'll collaborate with engineers, production teams, and fellow technicians to maximize equipment performance while supporting Medtronic's commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence. This is a fully onsite position (1st shift, M-F 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM) based in North Haven, CT, where in-person collaboration is essential to supporting our manufacturing operations and delivering life-changing therapies.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1+ years of related experience
Nice To Haves
- 4+ years of experience as a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician, Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Manufacturing Mechanic, Industrial Electrician, Mechatronics Technician, or in a related maintenance role supporting manufacturing equipment.
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing automated manufacturing equipment in a production environment.
- Working knowledge of machine controllers, PLCs, robotics, electrical systems, vacuum pumps, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Experience diagnosing electrical, mechanical, and control system failures.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Experience supporting equipment process improvements, machine modifications, and reliability initiatives.
- Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and preventive maintenance programs.
- Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
- 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
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment used in medical device production.
- Diagnose equipment failures, identify root causes, and repair or replace mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, hydraulic, and electronic components.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize equipment downtime and improve equipment reliability.
- Troubleshoot machine controllers, electrical systems, PLC-controlled equipment, robotics, vacuum pumps, and other automated manufacturing systems.
- Utilize technical drawings, electrical schematics, diagrams, specifications, manuals, and work instructions to complete repairs and maintenance activities.
- Operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, testing instruments, and diagnostic equipment safely and effectively.
- Accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and equipment history in maintenance management systems and repair logs.
- Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to support equipment upgrades, process improvements, and reliability initiatives.
- Assist with redesigning or modifying mechanical, electrical, electronic, optical, or vacuum systems for integration into existing manufacturing equipment.
- Support equipment installations, commissioning, validations, and continuous improvement projects.
- Estimate labor, materials, and equipment needs for maintenance projects and prepare requisitions when needed.
- Maintain compliance with Medtronic quality standards, regulatory requirements, and safety procedures.
- Contribute ideas that improve equipment performance, manufacturing efficiency, and overall operational excellence.
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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
