Design Technician IV

Design Technician IV

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.

We are currently looking for an experienced Design Technician IV for our Mounds View, Minnesota location. Working within the Operations Innovation (OI) Manufacturing Technology organization, this role provides support for the Mounds View North 7th Floor Development Lab and Cleanroom. As part of the OI Manufacturing Technology group, you will support lab activities including building, testing, documenting, and troubleshooting prototypes and using various equipment to support design verification and product development. With a focus on quality and compliance, we empower teams focused on research, innovation, development, and manufacturing.

Onsite: At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed 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:

• Design, modify, and improve components, systems, and equipment to support product development, manufacturability, and field service needs.
• Gather requirements, perform studies and calculations, and prepare layouts, sketches, and documentation to support design proposals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, materials, and planning teams to ensure designs meet manufacturing, material availability, and specification requirements.
• Troubleshoot, program, configure, and maintain electromechanical, automated, and computer-controlled equipment used in design, testing, and development environments.
• Build, modify, and support test fixtures, prototypes, and development hardware; execute verification and characterization testing, collect data, and document results.
• Perform root cause analysis for equipment or test failures and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and performance.
• Maintain equipment documentation, calibration, and configuration records in compliance with SOPs, quality system, and safety requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance, test efficiency, and lab operations.
• Apply strong problem-solving skills and technical judgment, including the ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.

Must have: Minimum requirements:

• Requires minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Requires high school diploma or equivalent (United States), vocational or technical education or certification (all other countries).

Nice to have:

• Experience supporting R&D, design, and/or manufacturing teams
• Familiarity with PLC programming, scripting languages, or test automation software
• Experience with soldering
• Experience with welding
• Experience with data acquisition systems and instrumentation
• Knowledge of regulated or quality-controlled environments (e.g., medical devices)

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued.

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): $80,400.00 - $120,600.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

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).

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.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.

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