We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 21 Aug 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.

A Day in the Life

         

         

As a Facilities Technician III, you'll play a critical role in maintaining the infrastructure that supports the manufacturing of life-changing medical technologies. This position is ideal for an experienced facilities professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex systems, driving continuous improvement, and working collaboratively across operations to ensure a safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing environment.

This is a fully onsite position (2nd shift) based in Eatontown, NJ, where in-person collaboration is essential to supporting our manufacturing operations and delivering life-changing therapies. 

Responsibilities may include:

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility electrical and mechanical infrastructure to support manufacturing operations.

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and optimize critical utility systems, including:

  • HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems

  • Water for Injection (WFI) systems

  • Purified Water systems

  • Process utility equipment

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on facility equipment in accordance with established maintenance schedules.

• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and perform repairs while minimizing downtime and ensuring operational continuity.

• Maintain and repair mechanical components, electrical equipment, motors, pumps, compressors, piping systems, and related facility infrastructure.

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), manufacturer specifications, regulatory requirements, and Medtronic safety and quality standards during all maintenance activities.

• Assist with HVAC system setup, maintenance, balancing, and performance optimization.

• Support facility equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications to improve reliability and efficiency.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, inspections, and equipment documentation within computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), where applicable.

• Develop, organize, and maintain inventories of maintenance spare parts, tools, and equipment to support efficient operations.

• Recommend purchases of maintenance tools, equipment, replacement parts, and supplies to improve equipment reliability and streamline maintenance activities.

• Partner with Facilities Engineers and cross-functional teams to develop and implement improvements to facility systems, maintenance procedures, and operational processes.

• Assist in troubleshooting utility system issues and identifying root causes to support long-term corrective actions.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, energy efficiency, safety, and process optimization.

• Support facility shutdowns, startup activities, and equipment qualifications as needed.

• Respond to facility-related emergencies and support on-call maintenance activities, when required.

• Promote a safe working environment by following all Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies and identifying opportunities to improve workplace safety.

Must Have: Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience

Nice to Have: Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining HVAC systems, chilled water, compressed air, purified water, WFI, or other critical utility systems.

• Knowledge of electrical systems, motors, pumps, compressors, valves, piping, and mechanical equipment.

• Experience interpreting blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.

• Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

• Experience using CMMS software for work order management and maintenance documentation.

• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.

• Understanding of GMP, FDA, ISO, or other regulated manufacturing environments.

• Working knowledge of OSHA safety requireme