Technician II

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 26 Oct 2026

At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

About the Role

MiniMed is looking for a Technician II to support Unity wafer fabrication and is required to meet Unity program deliverables. This position will be onsite in Northridge CA 5 days per week. You will perform a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical areas.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• 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; prepares prescribed compounds and solutions.

TECHNICIAN SUPPORT CAREER STREAM: Provides technical support in areas such as production, operations, maintenance, safety, testing, process improvement or product development. Uses schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions or defined plans to perform testing and troubleshooting on electronic or mechanical components, equipment or systems. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data using established formulae and procedures, and performs detailed mathematical calculations. For higher levels, may suggest and/or make improvements to optimize work processes.

NICE TO HAVE: Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in thin-film metrology for advanced manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with metal sputtering and system maintenance.
• Familiarity with wet coating and photolithography processes.
• Experience working in a class 100 or better clean room environment.
• Prior work experience in a certified medical devices laboratory.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in managing relationships with external vendors and contractors.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems- formal training is a plus.
• Experience in wet chemistry processing, handling and disposal.
• Experience writing SOPs and preparing documents for quality management.

DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS

Autonomy:

• Seasoned individual contributor, working under limited supervision, and providing assistance and training to lower level employees.
• Runs minor projects, including performing tests, interpreting data, developing reports.

Organizational Impact:

• Performs technical activities requiring considerable judgment and may have ownership of minor projects.
• Work consists of technical tasks that are typically not routine.

Innovation and Complexity:

• Technical problems faced are general, and may require some analysis to understand and resolve.
• Expected to independently propose solutions to problems for supervisor review.

Communication and Influence:

• Communicates typically with internal contacts.
• Obtains and provides technical information on matters of moderate importance to the job area.

Leadership and Talent Management:

• Responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Requires minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Requires high school diploma or equivalent (United States), vocational or technical education or certification (all other countries).

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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.

Benefits & Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package

At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$44,000.00 - $74,000.00
For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $23.08 - $39.42 USD.


Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertain solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others)

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).

At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that "regular employees" refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.


For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below.

MiniMed Benefits Overview

About MiniMed

MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey - when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we've been committed to redefining what's possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it's needed most. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes.

Learn more about our business, and our mission here.

It is the policy of MiniMed 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, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are applying to perform work for MiniMed in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which MiniMed reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. MiniMed will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.