Equipment Maintenance Tech III, 2nd Shift

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 12 Oct 2026

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain restore health and extend life. Our 95000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72 million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose growth and impact.

A Day in the Life

In this role youll perform preventive maintenance diagnostics repairs and equipment improvements across a variety of manufacturing systems. Youll collaborate with engineers production teams and fellow technicians to maximize equipment performance while supporting Medtronics commitment to quality safety and operational excellence.

This is a fully onsite position at our Eatontown NJ site working a 2nd shift schedule (M-F 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM).

Responsibilities may include:

• Install maintain troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment used in medical device production.

• Diagnose equipment failures identify root causes and repair or replace mechanical electrical pneumatic vacuum hydraulic and electronic components.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize equipment downtime and improve equipment reliability.

• Troubleshoot machine controllers electrical systems PLC-controlled equipment robotics vacuum pumps and other automated manufacturing systems.

• Utilize technical drawings electrical schematics diagrams specifications manuals and work instructions to complete repairs and maintenance activities.

• Operate a variety of hand tools power tools testing instruments and diagnostic equipment safely and effectively.

• Accurately document maintenance activities repairs inspections and equipment history in maintenance management systems and repair logs.

• Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to support equipment upgrades process improvements and reliability initiatives.

• Assist with redesigning or modifying mechanical electrical electronic optical or vacuum systems for integration into existing manufacturing equipment.

• Support equipment installations commissioning validations and continuous improvement projects.

• Estimate labor materials and equipment needs for maintenance projects and prepare requisitions when needed.

• Maintain compliance with Medtronic quality standards regulatory requirements and safety procedures.

• Contribute ideas that improve equipment performance manufacturing efficiency and overall operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing automated manufacturing equipment in a production environment.

• Working knowledge of machine controllers PLCs robotics electrical systems vacuum pumps pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

• Experience diagnosing electrical mechanical and control system failures.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics blueprints wiring diagrams and technical documentation.

• Experience supporting equipment process improvements machine modifications and reliability initiatives.

• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and preventive maintenance programs.

• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical device pharmaceutical biotechnology aerospace or advanced manufacturing.

• Strong troubleshooting analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a continuous improvement mindset.

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 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):$59200.00 - $88800.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP).

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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