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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

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 worldwide! We do meaningful work that contributes to improving the lives of others.

We are currently looking for an experienced Calibration / Metrology Technician for our Fridley, Minnesota location. Working within the Global Quality Excellence organization, this role provides support for the Physical/Dimensional Metrology Laboratory. As part of the Global Calibration Services – US Midwest region, you will support calibration of test, inspection, and measurement equipment across the Twin Cities and have a global reaching impact delivering results for and guiding Metrology worldwide across Medtronic. With a focus on quality and compliance, we empower teams focused on research, innovation, development, and manufacturing.

At Medtronic we bring bold ideas forward with seed 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

• Perform calibrations and measurements traceable to NIST and the International System of Units (SI) using properly maintained reference standards
• Calibrate and inspect a wide range of test, inspection, and measurement equipment, from general-purpose physical and dimensional tools to custom-built sterilizer systems
• Support multiple metrology disciplines, including:
  • Mass, Temperature, Humidity, Vacuum
  • Length, Optics, Conductivity
  • Pressure, Dimensional Metrology
  • Force, Torque, Flow, and others
• Create and revise calibration procedures by interpreting manufacturer manuals, laboratory methods, system requirements, and approved documentation
• Collaborate with equipment-owning engineers and technicians to:
  • Schedule calibration activities
  • Provide guidance on test and measurement equipment selection
  • Lead adherence to documented Metrology department procedures
• Accurately document calibration results in the calibration tracking database using validated templates and test point grids
• Issue Out-of-Tolerance (OOT) and Nonconformance (NC) reports as required
• Work with data acquisition and validation equipment, including:
  • Process controllers
  • Chart recorders
  • DC analog/signal conditioners
  • Transducers
• Troubleshoot, inspect, adjust, and repair test and measurement equipment in support of new and existing projects
• Provide in-lab and on-site calibration support for equipment that is sensitive, immobile, or too large to relocate
• Work overtime as needed to support high-priority requests or project deadlines
• Mentor and share technical knowledge with junior technicians and department personnel
• Travel to other Medtronic sites within a 20-mile radius, as required

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• High School Diploma or GED

Nice to Have

• 2+ years of electronic or physical calibration-related technical school training (60 semester credits), including metrology and calibration, or equivalent military training (e.g., PMEL)
• ASQ Certified Calibration Technician
• Strong background in math, statistics, and physics
• Proven technical aptitude, including equipment setup and troubleshooting
• Proficiency with:
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
  • Windows OS
  • Minitab or other statistical analysis software
  • IndySoft or other calibration tracking databases
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and blueprint interpretation
• Experience developing and validating MS Excel spreadsheet templates
• Experience in medical device or other regulated industries
• Familiarity with DMAIC problem-solving methodology
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks and long-term objectives while managing multiple work requests
• Solid understanding of calibration and measurement principles, including:
  • Measurement uncertainty and traceability
  • Measurement standards and SI units
  • Test uncertainty/accuracy ratios
  • Measurement system analysis (MSA)
  • Calibration intervals and out-of-tolerance reporting
• Familiarity with applicable regulations and standards:
  • FDA 21 CFR Part 820 (cGMP)
  • ISO 13485, ISO 10012, ISO 17025
• Awareness of metrology and standards organizations such as NIST, BIPM, NCSL, ASTM, ASME
• Organized, detail-oriented, process-driven, and self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills, professional judgment, and ability to perform well in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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

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.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$59,600.00 - $89,400.00

 

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).

 

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.