Facilities Maintenance Technician III

A Day in the Life

Medtronic is hiring for multiple Facilities Automation Maintenance Technician positions at our Airways Distribution Center in Memphis, TN. We've been on a three-year journey to modernize our U.S. distribution network and transform how we distribute our products. The Airways DC is one of two new U.S. distribution hubs opened within the last two years to enhance and streamline our delivery operations. We're aiming to elevate the customer experience and generate cost savings with state-of-the-art technology and standardized processes. But none of it can happen without you the people who power our operations and ensure that our customers receive our life-saving therapies when they need them. This critical role supports ongoing maintenance of our automation, conveyance, and sortation equipment to enable the distribution center to serve patients around the world. We recognize your extraordinary potential to help ensure future generations live better, healthier lives. A career at Medtronic is purposeful, mission-driven, and unlike any other. We are committed to alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for millions worldwide. This role is based onsite in Memphis.

Proactively performs scheduled preventive maintenance on automation, conveyance, and sortation equipment to minimize unplanned downtime and ensure equipment is maintained in like-new condition

Works flexibly with Operations leadership to perform maintenance activities during shift changes, lunch breaks, and other opportune times where possible

Acts with urgency and leverages experience and deep knowledge of automation and conveyance to quickly restore equipment to operation following an unplanned event

May perform repairs and maintenance in plant or office facilities, or on machines and equipment.

May perform work in additional maintenance trades: carpentry, plumbing, painting, machine and equipment repair, electrical, sheet metal fabrication, and welding.

Conducts routine, periodic, or special inspections to determine repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns of facilities, machinery, and equipment.

Implements reliability best practices in alignment with Medtronic Facilities Maintenance Excellence strategy

Uses hand and power tools.

Tests, inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs machines and equipment.

Uses blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications

Must Haves

3+ years of Facilities/Maintenance experience

Nice to Have

Experience in a distribution center, warehouse, and/or fulfillment operation

Troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing Exotec warehouse robotics systems, Sparck box-on-demand equipment, automated shipping sorters, material handling equipment, conveyors, etc.

Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Ability to use multi meter to troubleshoot incoming power and low voltage controls

HVAC experience

Electrical experience

EPA universal certification

Desirable demonstrated knowledge and understanding of GMPs, FDA regulations, Quality System Regulations (QSR), ISO 13485 requirements

Knowledge in EHS field

Works under moderate degree of supervision

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.

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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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$59,200.00 - $88,800.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).U.S. Pay Transparency (for SIP, Commission, Hourly Direct, Interns, Executives)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.

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