Technician IV

MiniMed•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$57,000 - $97,000

About The Position

The Technician IV is a veteran technical contributor whose expertise and judgment serve as a reference point for the team. The role performs advanced technical work across electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical areas, and spends approximately 25% of allocated time supporting the Shared Services - Metrology team with inspection and measurement operations. The technician works on complex assignments, interprets technical documentation independently, runs projects, improves processes, and helps develop the capabilities of lower-level technicians and colleagues. In the metrology support function, the technician assists with dimensional inspection using vision-based coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), hand gauges, and other precision measurement tools. They follow measurement procedures, GD&T callouts, inspection plans, and documentation standards, while developing operator-level metrology proficiency with guidance from the metrology team leads and engineers. The position may act as a team lead and assistant to a supervisor or manager, but does not have formal management responsibilities. MiniMed offers competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package. The position is eligible for the Short Term Incentive (STI). The U.S. salary range is $57,000–$97,000, with actual compensation varying according to factors such as experience, education, skills, market conditions, and location.

Requirements

At least 8 years of relevant experience.
High school diploma or equivalent in the United States; vocational or technical education or certification in other countries.
Experience with, or ability to develop proficiency in, dimensional inspection, precision measurement tools, and GD&T interpretation is preferred in support of the Shared Services - Metrology responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with dimensional inspection, precision measurement tools, and GD&T interpretation, or ability to develop proficiency in these areas.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced technical duties across electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical areas.
Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, diagnose, and maintain equipment, components, devices, or systems.
Work independently from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions, interpreting complex technical documentation.
Operate related equipment, conduct tests, and report data in the prescribed format.
Perform calibration and alignment checks; make adjustments, modifications, and replacements; and prepare prescribed compounds and solutions.
Run projects involving complex tests, data interpretation, key reports, and updates to the broader team.
Identify and implement potential system or process enhancements to improve effectiveness.
Train, delegate, and review the work of lower-level technicians; act as a team lead and resource for daily operations.
Support Shared Services - Metrology for approximately 25% of allocated time as a measurement operator, assisting with dimensional inspection and metrology activities using vision-based CMMs, hand gauges, or other precision measurement tools as directed.
Follow documented measurement procedures, GD&T callouts, inspection plans, and documentation standards to ensure dimensional conformance.
Develop metrology knowledge and operator-level proficiency with guidance from Shared Services - Metrology team leads and engineers.
Flag measurement anomalies or non-conformances and communicate findings constructively with proposed solutions.
Coach and develop others by sharing specific guidance and best practices, including in metrology and inspection operations.
Gather, maintain, format, compile, and manipulate technical data using established formulae and procedures, and perform detailed mathematical calculations.

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.
Incentive plans, including eligibility for the Short Term Incentive (STI).
401(k) plan with company match.
Short-term disability coverage.
Paid time off and holidays.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Eligible employees may participate in a Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements.