Quality Technician III- 1st Shift

Medtronic • Brooklyn Center, MN

13h • Onsite

About The Position

At Medtronic, we act boldly, compete to win, move with speed, foster belonging, and deliver results—the right way. This is the Medtronic Mindset, defining how we work and what we value. Our brand is rooted in action, and every team member plays a vital role in bringing our culture to life. We recognize your extraordinary potential to help ensure future generations live better, healthier lives. A career at Medtronic is purposeful, mission-driven, and unlike any other. We are committed to alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for millions worldwide. At Medtronic we bring bold ideas forward with seed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We're working a minimum of 5 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 is an onsite (5 days/week) 1st shift role in Operations Quality at MECC, supporting Battery manufacturing. The Quality Technician III position will support operations by being present in the manufacturing areas, investigating potential quality issues, driving continuous improvements, coaching team leads and operators, and more. The ideal candidate is someone with firsthand FACTORYworks experience who is eager to drive improvements to quality.

Requirements

• 4 years of experience required
• Requires a high school diploma

Nice To Haves

• Experience with nonconformance processes (NCMR or PRB) – Familiarity with nonconformance procedures, root cause analysis, and technical report review and writing.
• Knowledge of product containment techniques – Understanding various containment methods and technologies in the manufacturing process.
• Data analysis – Ability to analyze data related to process deviations, performance issues, and propose solutions.
• Problem-solving skills – Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills for process or product failures.
• Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement experience – Exposure to methodologies like Six Sigma or Kaizen to drive process improvements.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment – Knowledge of automation systems used in production.
• Familiarity with quality standards and regulatory requirements – Understanding of ISO standards, FDA regulations, or other relevant industry quality standards.
• Technical writing skills – Ability to create technical documentation, reports, and NCMR-related records.
• Systems knowledge: SAP, FACTORYworks, Agile, Microsoft Office products especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Performs analysis, inspection, and tests of raw materials, production samples, and/or finished products from manufacturing, to ensure quality standards and compliance to manufacturing instructions and regulatory requirements.
• Performs a variety of tasks to aid in manufacturing issues and initial investigation activities into potential nonconformities, including controlling and labeling nonconforming product.
• Reviews production records for conformance to procedures, including reviewing Device History Records.
• Conducts non-conformance sorting or testing of manufactured, packaged or tested product.
• Technical writing - documents investigations into potential nonconformities and drafts nonconformance reports.
• Prepares and monitors quality statistics.
• Reviews quality metrics to identify trends and improvement projects.
• Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees