Engineering Technician II - Design Reliability & Product Testing
MedtronicAbout the role
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
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 3 June 2025.The Medtronic Energy & Components Center (MECC) is looking for an engineering technician to join the Design Reliability & Product Testing (DR&PT) group. This individual will join a team that provides reliability support for the full lifecycle of energy components produced at the site. This team has a history of excellence in reliability testing and product analysis for MECC components. The technician will gain exposure to core energy technologies for Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm and Pacing (CRM) and Neuromodulation & Pelvic Health (Neuro) business units. This role offers opportunity for career growth and development within a critical function at Medtronic.
We are looking for someone excited to work in a dynamic lab environment and a strong collaborator, as this team interfaces with many functions across the business. A background in Metallurgical Technology and/or Materials Science is preferred, as well as familiarity with microscopic analysis equipment and methods.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Provide technical support to reliability engineers to execute test plans and escalate findings during product testing.
Complete destructive analysis of battery cells to support field returns and production issues, working with engineering team to identify existing and new failure modes.
Complete data collection and product analysis, and summarizes findings in technical report. Utilizes Good Documentation Practices (GDP) for report writing.
Perform electrical testing of battery cells and/or capacitors, including placement of components on test, monitoring data, and interpreting results.
Work closely with test equipment team to troubleshoot equipment and ensure quality of data.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your application and resume.
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
Nice to Have
Technical degree in material science, metallurgical technology, or related field
Destructive Analysis experience
Experience with Medtronic battery technology
Medical Device experience
Experience completing destructive analysis using CNC mill machine and microscope
Experience with battery electrical testing
Technical report writing skills
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.
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