Quality Technician

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 22 Sep 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 95,000 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. The Quality function supports manufacturing operations by ensuring products, materials, and processes meet established quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. This role partners closely with manufacturing and quality teams to perform inspections, testing, documentation review, and data analysis that support product quality and compliance activities. This position is located in Eatontown, New Jersey and requires an onsite work arrangement, working five days per week at the facility. Travel is expected to be minimal to none. The Quality Technician V is responsible for performing advanced quality inspections, testing, analysis, and documentation activities to support compliance with quality system requirements and manufacturing standards. This role serves as a subject matter resource in quality testing and inspection processes, evaluates product and material conformance, reviews production records, and supports quality reporting and regulatory compliance activities. The role is also responsible for closing non-conformances and carrying out the product dispositions. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: Perform advanced inspections, analyses, and testing of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process samples, and finished products to verify compliance with established quality standards and specifications. Conduct quantitative and qualitative testing activities using approved procedures, methodologies, and testing equipment. Review manufacturing and production records to ensure compliance with established procedures, documentation requirements, and quality standards. Investigate and perform non-conformance testing on manufactured, packaged, or tested products and document findings. Prepare, maintain, and monitor quality metrics, statistics, and reports to support quality system performance and compliance activities. Complete required inspections, evaluations, analyses, and study documentation in accordance with quality system and regulatory requirements. Support the creation and modification of inspections and inspection activities. Drive the closure of nonconformance reports once the disposition has been determined. Accurately document testing results, inspection findings, and quality records in accordance with applicable procedures and quality requirements. Guide and mentor other members of the department as needed. Must Have: Minimum Requirements To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile. High School Diploma or vocational/technical education with advanced certification and 15+ years of experience in quality inspection, testing, manufacturing quality, or a related quality function. Nice to Have Experience performing quality inspections, testing, and analysis within a manufacturing or regulated production environment. Experience reviewing manufacturing or production documentation for compliance with established procedures and quality requirements. Experience documenting inspection results, testing data, and quality records in accordance with quality system requirements. Experience supporting human tissue products, medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments. Advanced knowledge of quality control methodologies, inspection techniques, and testing procedures. Experience conducting non-conformance investigations and supporting corrective action activities. Experience generating, analyzing, and reporting quality metrics and performance trends. Experience with SAP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Minitab. 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):$76,000.00 - $114,000.00 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. Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic Benefits And Compensation Plans 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. If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. 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