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A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people. Help us engineer the extraordinary!

Work with us to bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide. We reward you in the ways that matter most to you. We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards programs to recognize the important role you play in our Mission to transform healthcare. Learn more about Medtronic benefits and compensation at the bottom of this job description.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated Technician II to join our Therapy Delivery Systems Test Development team in Rice Creek Minnesota. This is an onsite position.

This position is in the Neuroscience Portfolio group working to execute test plans and other laboratory work in support mechanical and electrical testing of leads, catheters, and other therapy delivery products for Deep Brain Stimulation, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Sacral Neural Stimulation, and Targeted Drug Delivery.

A Day in the Life

In this role, you will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of engineers and technicians serving Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health Gastric Therapies.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Fabricate provided designs or select suitable equipment and tooling/fixtures for desired test methods
• Manage and maintain lab equipment which includes calibration and preventative maintenance
• Identify and evaluate improvement opportunities that are inherent in the test process or lab operations and execute their implementation
• Support validation activities by executing test method validation, equipment qualification and equipment software validation studies in collaboration with test engineers
• Assist in the development and documentation of test methods in collaboration with test engineers
• Support project testing activities conducting mechanical, electrical and/or fatigue tests to ensure product conformance to specifications
• Accurately report test data in prescribed format and clearly communicate test results to engineering team

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile and on your resume.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant technician experience and may require vocational or technical education or certification in addition to prior work experience

Nice to Have

• 2-year Associate Science Degree
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Instron Bluehill or MTS/TestWorks
• Experience in laboratory and test setting
• Experience building and testing mechanical components, electrical circuits, and assemblies
• Familiarity with Instron or MTS test machines
• Experience with building prototype mechanical fixtures
• Attention to detail.
• Experience documenting clear and accurate test results.
• Experience with Microscope and X-Ray equipment
• Experience working under limited supervision and following general direction for work
• Workable knowledge of scientific and/or laboratory techniques
• Experience performing tests requiring some judgment in determining work methods and interpreting test results.
• Solid mechanical and/or electrical technical skills
• Good verbal and written English skills
• Blueprint reading

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. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). Learn more about MIP and benefits here .

Physical Job Requirements

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.