Design Technician II - PH - Fridley, MN (Onsite)
Medtronic
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
A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people. Help us engineer the extraordinary!
Work with us to bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide. We reward you in the ways that matter most to you. We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards programs to recognize the important role you play in our Mission to transform healthcare. Learn more about Medtronic benefits and compensation at the bottom of this job description.
We are currently looking for a Design Technician II to join the Therapy Delivery Systems Test Development team in Rice Creek Minnesota. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated technician to work on-site collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of engineers and technicians serving Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health Gastric Therapies.
This position is in the Neuroscience Portfolio group working to execute test plans and other laboratory work in support mechanical and electrical testing of leads, catheters, and other therapy delivery products for Deep Brain Stimulation, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Sacral Neural Stimulation, and Targeted Drug Delivery.
A Day in the Life
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Support project testing activities conducting mechanical, electrical and/or fatigue tests to ensure product conformance to specifications
Accurately report test data in prescribed format and clearly communicate test results to engineering team
Support validation activities by executing test method validation, equipment qualification and equipment software validation studies in collaboration with test engineers
Assist in the development and documentation of test methods in collaboration with test engineers
Fabricate provided designs or select suitable equipment and tooling/fixtures for desired test methods
Identify and evaluate improvement opportunities that are inherent in the test process or lab operations and execute their implementation
Manage and maintain lab equipment which includes calibration and preventative maintenance
Location: Rice Creek, MN
Onsite: At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. For this position, we’re working onsite 5 days a week to drive performance, foster an environment of belonging, and collaborate to inspire as we engineer the extraordinary. This role will require <10% of travel to enhance collaboration and ensure successful completion of projects.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile and on your resume.
High School Diploma or GED, vocational or technical education or certification is required.
Minimum of 2 years of technician experience is required.
Nice to Have
Associate degree preferred with experience in laboratory or testing environment.
Working knowledge of scientific/laboratory techniques and testing methods.
Strong mechanical and/or electrical technical aptitude, including building and testing components and assemblies.
Experience with testing equipment such as Instron or MTS systems and related software (Bluehill, TestWorks).
Ability to troubleshoot issues and interpret test results with sound judgement.
Experience using lab equipment such as microscopes or X-ray systems.
Strong documentation, communication, collaboration and time management skills.
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.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.
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