Prototype Machinist - Technician IV - On-site
About The Position
The Prototype Machinist - Technician IV is a key member of Medtronic’s Research & Development team within Cranial & Spinal Technologies. The role manufactures prototype implants, instruments, components, assemblies, and test fixtures that support product development from concept through commercialization, and provides design-for-manufacturability guidance to engineering teams. The position supports Model Shop operations and cross-functional product development activities in Memphis, Tennessee, and is onsite. No travel is required. The machinist partners with engineers and technical teams to apply machining expertise, develop manufacturing solutions, and support research and development programs. The role also estimates project effort, plans machining work, mentors junior technicians, maintains equipment, and helps assess new machinery and tooling capabilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and at least 8 years of machining experience with conventional and CNC equipment.
- Experience programming, setting up, and operating CNC machining equipment.
- Experience creating and editing multi-axis CNC programs in a manufacturing or prototype environment.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and manufacture precision components to specification.
- Experience supporting prototype fabrication, model making, or low-volume production projects.
Nice To Haves
- At least 5 years of experience in a model shop, prototype machining, or product development environment.
- Experience with 5-axis milling, 6-axis lathe operations, Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), and Sinker EDM.
- Experience using Mastercam computer-aided manufacturing software.
- Machinist or Tool and Die Maker apprenticeship.
- Medical device manufacturing experience within a regulated environment.
Responsibilities
- Manufacture prototype components, assemblies, implants, instruments, and test fixtures for Research & Development programs.
- Program, set up, operate, and troubleshoot conventional and CNC machining equipment to meet prototype requirements.
- Create and modify multi-axis CNC programs and optimize machining processes for prototype production.
- Collaborate with Product Development Engineers, Test Engineers, and Lab Technicians to provide design-for-manufacturability guidance and manufacturing recommendations.
- Estimate project effort, plan machining activities, and deliver prototypes according to project schedules.
- Identify and procure materials, tooling, and consumables for Model Shop operations.
- Mentor junior technicians on advanced machining, CNC programming, setup, and job-processing techniques.
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment, identify repair needs, and support evaluation of new machinery and tooling capabilities.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and flexible benefits package
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability leave
- Dependent daycare spending account
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Well-being program
- Incentive plans
- 401(k) plan with 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
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
