Electronic Technician II (Robotic Surgical Technologies Released Product Engineering)
Medtronic
Product
New Haven, CT, USA
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
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 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 role is onsite in North Haven, Connecticut.
Impact Patient Outcomes. Come for a Job, Stay for a Career.
You’ll join a cross‑functional team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers and technicians supporting continued development, enhancement, and scale‑up of Medtronic’s globally launched Robotic Assisted Surgery platform. Our mission is to enable less invasive surgery that leads to better outcomes, faster recovery, and improved quality of life for patients worldwide.
As an Electronics Technician II supporting the Surgical Robotics program (R&D – Released Product Engineering), you will provide hands‑on technical support for production electronic hardware used in capital equipment and instrumentation within the robotic system. This role is highly lab‑based and works closely with engineering teams across development, testing, integration, verification, validation, and production transfer.
Responsibilities:
Technical & Lab Support
- Build, test, troubleshoot, and repair electronic and electromechanical assemblies and prototypes
- Perform mechanical assembly, wiring harness assembly, and lead‑free soldering (through‑hole and surface‑mount PCB components)
- Set up and operate test equipment; document and analyze test results per defined procedures
- Support system integration and ongoing verification and validation testing
- Assist with root cause analysis, including data collection, trend identification, and investigation of low‑to‑moderate complexity issues
- Repair, refurbish, and modify prototypes during development and test cycles
Equipment, Tools & Processes
- Set up, maintain, calibrate, and adjust lab equipment and test fixtures
- Operate automated test equipment and follow inspection and test procedures
- Assist with the design and build of test stands, fixtures, and custom test equipment
- Maintain lab inventory, including electronic and mechanical components and supplies
Quality, Documentation & Collaboration
- Perform and document work in compliance with Quality System Regulations (QSRs) and internal procedures
- Follow established lab safety practices and good laboratory standards
- Provide technical support to engineering and cross‑functional team members
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members; work under general supervision within defined parameters
- Continue skill development through training and educational programs
- Perform other duties as assigned, with or without accommodation
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2+ years related work experience in a technical or electronics related field; robotics preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings, procedures, and instructions
- Hands‑on experience with electronic test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers, data loggers, thermocouples, automated test equipment)
- Experience using hand tools and lab equipment (e.g., soldering irons, microscopes, crimpers, cutters, tweezers)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
Nice to Have
- Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or technical certification in Electronics
- Experience in medical device or regulated product development environments
- Familiarity with IEC 60601 or other medical device safety standards
- Experience supporting robotics or complex electromechanical systems
- IPC certifications (J‑STD‑001, IPC‑A‑610, IPC/WHMA‑A‑620, IPC‑7711)
- Knowledge of Quality System Regulations
- Experience with Linux and/or Windows operating systems
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.
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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