Engineering Technician III

A Day in the Life

The Medtronic Energy & Components Center (MECC) is looking for an engineering technician to join the Design Reliability & Product Testing (DR&PT) group. This individual will join a team that provides reliability support for the full lifecycle of energy components produced at the site. This team has a history of excellence in reliability testing and product analysis for MECC components. The technician will gain exposure to core energy technologies for Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm and Pacing (CRM) and Neuromodulation & Pelvic Health (Neuro) business units. This role offers opportunity for career growth and development within a critical function at Medtronic. We are looking for someone excited to work in a dynamic lab environment and a strong collaborator, as this team interfaces with many functions across the business. A background in Metallurgical Technology and/or Materials Science is preferred, as well as familiarity with microscopic analysis equipment and methods. At Medtronic we bring bold ideas forward with seed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We're working a minimum of 5 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.

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

• Provide technical support to reliability engineers to execute test plans and escalate findings during product testing.
• Perform electrical testing of battery cells and/or capacitors, including placement of components on test, monitoring data, and interpreting results. Experience with material stability work and/or use of potentiostat testing and electrochemical impedance techniques is preferred.
• Complete data collection and failure analysis, and summarizes findings in technical report. Utilizes Good Documentation Practices (GDP) for report writing.
• Work closely with test equipment team to troubleshoot equipment and ensure quality of data.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.

• Requires 3+ years of relevant technical experience, which may include a combination of practical experience and applicable training, education, or certification.
• Requires full job knowledge of production-related systems and procedures obtained through prior work experience or education.
• No Minimum education requirement

Nice to have:

• Technical degree in electrical engineering, electrochemistry, material science, metallurgical technology, or related field
• Experience with Medtronic battery technology
• Medical Device experience
• Experience completing material stability work or corrosion testing
• Experience with battery electrical testing, particularly electrochemical impedance techniques
• Technical report writing skills

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.

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 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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Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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