Technician III - Minneapolis
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
The Neuromodulation Group develops life-restoring therapies and healthcare solutions that span the care continuum, integrating technologies and applying clinical and economic evidence to increase patient access, improve the efficiency of procedures, and deliver successful patient outcomes.
The candidate will perform an analysis of the returned explanted products. The position will require interface with fellow technicians, customer support and vigilance personnel, design and reliability engineers, and potentially legal personnel. Information obtained during the analysis will be entered into the Global Complaint Handling (GCH) Data Base System.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
This person must demonstrate competency in electronics. Electro-mechanical knowledge is essential for Infusion Analysis. Knowledge of electronics is necessary for Stimulation products.
Knowledge of test instruments such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital multi-meters, etc.
Communicates typically with internal contacts and must be able to communicate results clearly and accurately, both verbally and written.
Seasoned individual contributor, working under limited supervision, assisting and training lower-level employees.
Run minor projects, including performing tests, interpreting data, and developing reports.
Performs technical activities requiring considerable judgment and may own minor projects.
Most of the documentation related to the analysis is done electronically, including photos, scanning of paperwork, annotations on electronic documents, etc.
Documented work instructions will always be followed when performing the analysis.
Work consists of technical tasks that are typically not routine; situations frequently arise where independent thinking, initiative, and analysis beyond that documented are warranted.
This person may participate in improvement teams or assist with special projects.
Must attend training on hazards of blood-borne pathogens and ionizing radiation. Safety rules will always be followed within the lab.
Availability to work overtime when required.
Must-Have: Minimum Requirements
Minimum of 4 years of technician experience and may require vocational or technical education or certification in addition to prior work experience.
Nice to Have
Able to respond to changing priority requests within the lab. Multi-tasking is an essential part of the position.
Previous experience working in a biohazard lab environment.
Team experience.
Previous repair/analysis work experience.
Analysis also involves visual examination, so a microscope is essential.
Medical Device background.
Knowledge using Windows-based computers, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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
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.
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
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.
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. (“Medtronic”) 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 Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic 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.
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At Medtronic, as a Technician III in Minneapolis, you'll embark on an innovative career journey where your contributions make a real difference in healthcare. In this role, you’ll be part of the Neuromodulation Group, focusing on developing life-restoring therapies that empower patients and enhance healthcare solutions. You will perform thorough analyses of returned explanted products, working alongside fellow technicians, customer support, engineers, and legal personnel to deliver meaningful results. Your expertise in electronics and electro-mechanical systems will be vital as you manage technical tasks that require independent thinking. This isn’t just a job; it’s an opportunity to engage in minor projects, interpret data, and create reports that impact patient care. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, you’ll train and support lower-level employees, while navigating the intricacies of documentation within our electronic systems. Safety is paramount, so you’ll follow established protocols in the lab for interacting with complex equipment and materials. Flexibility is key, as you will need to adapt to changing priorities and occasionally work overtime. If you have at least four years of technician experience and a passion for technology and healthcare, we invite you to explore this rewarding opportunity at Medtronic.
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