<p>We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 8 Sep 2025</p> <p>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.</p> <p>A Day in the Life</p> <p>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 worldwide. We do meaningful work that contributes to improving the lives of others. We are currently looking for an experienced Calibration / Metrology Technician for our Fridley, Minnesota location. Working within the Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure unit, this role will provide Physical/Dimensional calibration and repair of test and measurement equipment in research, development, and manufacturing environments.</p> <p>As a calibration/Metrology Technician II, you will perform job functions under limited supervision in the laboratory, production area, clean room, and test environments. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.</p> <ul> <li>Calibrates electronic test measuring equipment and signal generating equipment to conform to set standards. </li><li>Tests, calibrates, adjusts, and maintains electromechanical, mechanical, optical, pneumatic, hydro mechanical, and pressure-type measuring and indicating instruments. </li><li>Sets up calibration sequences, methods and procedures according to detailed specifications, blueprints, drawings, and requirements. </li><li>Disassembles, cleans, repairs, and replaces defective parts of test equipment such as pressure gauges and tension meters. </li><li>May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures. </li><li>Perform calibrations and measurements traceable to NIST and the International System of Units (SI) using appropriately maintained reference standards. Test, inspection, and measurement equipment range from general-purpose physical and dimensional equipment to custom built sterilizer systems. Disciplines comprise: Mass, Temperature, Humidity, Vacuum, Length, Optics, Conductivity, Pressure, Dimensional Metrology, Force, Torque, Flow, plus more. </li><li>Create and modify calibration procedures by determining metrology requirements from manufacturer's manuals, laboratory methods, system requirements, or other approved documentation. </li><li>Interact with equipment owning engineers and technicians to schedule calibration activities, provide guidance related to selection of test and measurement equipment, and lead others in following appropriate documented procedures in place for the Metrology department. </li><li>Place a strong focus on attention to detail while properly documenting calibration results into the calibration tracking database using validated templates or test point grids. As appropriate, issue Out of Tolerance (OOT) or Non-conformance (NC) reports. </li><li>Work with data acquisition and validation equipment, (e.g. process control equipment/controllers, chart recorders, DC Analog/Signal Conditioners, and transducers). </li><li>Troubleshoot, inspect, and adjust/repair test and measurement equipment in support of new and existing projects. </li><li>Provide in-lab and on-site calibration support for equipment that is either too sensitive to move, or is too large and not feasible to relocate. </li><li>Work overtime when necessary to support high priority requests, or meet project goals. </li><li>Provide direction or training to lower-level technicians. </li><li>May require travel to other Medtronic site locations up to 30 miles. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Minimum of two years of electronic, or physical, calibration-related technical school training (60 semester credits) to preferably include metrology and calibration, or equivalent military education such as PMEL or like training. </li><li>ASQ Certified Calibration Technician. </li><li>Strong math and physics background. </li><li>Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and Windows OS. </li><li>Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing techniques interpreting blueprints. </li><li>Experience with MS Excel spreadsheet template development and validation testing. </li><li>Knowledge of calibration and measurement principles: measurement uncertainty, measurement traceability, measurement standards, test uncertainty/accuracy ratios, measurement system analysis (MSA), SI units, calibration intervals, and out-of-tolerance reporting. </li><li>Familiar with these regulations: FDA 21 CFR Part 820 cGMP, ISO 13485, ISO 10012, and ISO 17025 </li><li>Familiar with NIST, BIPM, NCSL, ASTM, ASME, or other organizations related to metrology, measurements, or standards. </li><li>Organized, efficient, process oriented; interpersonal/communication skills; self-motivated; team player; strong work ethic; works well under pressure in a dynamic environment; tactful, exercises independent judgment and discretion - professional presentation. </li></ul> <p>Required Knowledge and Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Requires minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. </li><li>Requires high school diploma, or equivalent. </li></ul> <p>Physical Job Requirements</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Benefits & Compensation</p> <p>Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$50,400.00 - $75,600.00</p> <p>This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).</p> <p>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).</p> <p>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).</p> <p>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).</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Further details are available at the link below:</p> <p>Medtronic benefits and compensation plans</p> <p>About Medtronic</p> <p>We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.</p> <p>Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. 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