Technician III (3rd Shift)

Job Description

Careers that Change Lives:
Medtronic’s Brooklyn Center, MN location is looking for a Technician III whose primary responsibility will be providing critical customer support on production impacting situations for production automation equipment. This position performs a variety of routine and non-routine tasks in a electrical, electronics, imaging, mechanical, quality, or other technical areas. The Technician completes complex tests requiring judgment in determining work methods, interpreting test results and writing clear and accurate test result reports. May build and test mechanical models, electrical circuits and assemblies. May have responsibility for minor projects and assists on assignments that are moderately complex to complex in nature where judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations.
This position is for 3rd shift. Overtime and weekend support coverage may be required and will follow Medtronic’s non-exempt on-call policy. Holiday work may also be required to perform critical activities when production is shut down.
A Day in the Life:

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Performs a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical areas specific to complex automation equipment.
• Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems related to complex automation equipment.
• Works from schematics, engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
• Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format.
• Performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed related to complex automation equipment.

Must Have – Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience and may require vocational or technical education or certification in addition to prior work experience.
High School Diploma is required.

Nice to Have:

• Associate of Science degree related to electrical or mechanical
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environment (preferably medical manufacturing)
• Solid ability in troubleshooting PLC programming and a variety of vision software
• Proficient with Windows applications: Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Solid technical ability, equipment set up, and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication skills as demonstrated by documenting test results and working successfully in a dynamic team environment
• Ability to prioritize and execute on daily tasks, and long-term objectives as demonstrated by self -prioritizing and managing the majority of work requests
• Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Mechanical and electrical print reading skills for use in diagnosing and correcting equipment/tooling issues
• Aptitude for quickly learning and assimilating a broad array of information
• Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience in medical product manufacturing / assembly operations
• Experience with processes such as automation, laser joining, RSW, assembly, and inspection
• Experience working in FDA & ISO 13485 regulated industry

About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements

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. (ADA-United States of America)