Senior Manufacturing Equipment Technician

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician III

As a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician III, you will serve as a technical expert supporting extrusion manufacturing operations that help deliver life-changing medical technologies to patients worldwide. In this advanced role, you will independently troubleshoot complex equipment issues, lead continuous improvement initiatives, mentor team members, and partner closely with cross-functional teams to optimize performance in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

This is a fully onsite position based in Danvers, MA, where in-person collaboration is essential to supporting our manufacturing operations and delivering life-changing therapies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electromechanical issues to minimize downtime and support production objectives.
• Perform and document preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities on extrusion manufacturing equipment.
• Analyze equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
• Interpret schematics, technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation to execute advanced maintenance and repair activities.
• Partner with Engineering to support equipment qualifications, process validations, technology transfers, and new product introductions.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TPM, and Operational Excellence principles to improve manufacturing performance.
• Support burn room operations and specialized processing activities as required.
• Manage tooling inventories, spare parts programs, and equipment readiness to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to achieve business objectives.
• Support regulatory compliance requirements, including GMP, safety, quality system, and documentation standards.

Required Qualifications: Must Have

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications: Nice to Have

• Experience supporting highly regulated industries such as medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace, or automotive manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electromechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience leading technical projects, equipment upgrades, process improvements, or root cause investigations.
• Knowledge of GMP, quality systems, process validation, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with tooling design, maintenance programs, spare parts management, and equipment lifecycle support.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TPM, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to analyze technical data and translate findings into actionable improvements.
• Proficiency with bench-top test equipment, measurement systems, and calibration tools (English and Metric).
• Strong communication, collaboration, mentoring, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to work overtime as needed and travel occasionally for training or technical support.
• Advanced knowledge of extrusion processing, plastics manufacturing, compounding, or related manufacturing technologies.

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 - $88,800.00. 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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Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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