Careers that Change Lives

Medtronic pioneered the field of neuromodulation with the first commercially available spinal cord stimulator to treat chronic pain and engineered the first deep brain stimulation (DBS) system to treat movement disorders and the first implantable drug pump to deliver medication directly to the intrathecal space of the spine. More than 40 years later, we continue to innovate, constantly challenging ourselves to disrupt the markets we created. We advance science by thinking and acting boldly, bringing together the right people with the right breadth of expertise to engineer groundbreaking therapies and technologies.

A Day in the Life

The candidate will perform analysis of returned explanted product. The position will require interface with fellow technicians, customer support and vigilance personnel, design and reliability engineers, and potentially legal personnel. Information obtained during analysis will be entered in the Global Complaint Handling (GCH) Data Base System.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• This person must demonstrate competency in electronics. Electro - mechanical knowledge is essential for Infusion Analysis. Knowledge of electronics is essential for Stimulation products.
• Knowledge of test instruments such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital multi meters, etc.
• Communicates typically with internal contacts, must be able to communicate results clearly and accurately, both verbally and written.
• Seasoned individual contributor, working under limited supervision, providing assistance and training to lower level employees.
• Run minor projects, including performing tests, interpreting data, developing reports.
• Performs technical activities requiring considerable judgment and may have ownership of minor projects.
• Most of the documentation related to the analysis is done electronically, including photos, scanning of paperwork, annotations on electronic documents, etc.
• Documented work instructions will be followed always when performing the analysis.
• Work consists of technical tasks that are typically not routine, situations frequently arise where independent thinking, initiative, and analysis, beyond that documented, are warranted.
• This person may participate on improvement teams or assist with special projects.
• Must attend training on hazards of blood borne pathogens and ionizing radiation. Safety rules will be followed always within the lab.
• Availability to work overtime when required.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of electronics experience and may require vocational or technical education or certification in addition to prior work experience

Nice to Have

• Able to respond to changing priority requests within the lab. Multi-tasking is an essential part of the position.
• Previous experience working in a biohazard lab environment.
• Team experience.
• Previous repair/analysis work experience.
• Analysis also involves visual examination. Use of a microscope is essential when performing analysis.
• Medical Device background.
• Knowledge using Windows base computer, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

About Medtronic



Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

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. 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. (ADA-United States of America)

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. Learn more about our benefits here .

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

The provided base salary range is used nationally in the United States (except in Puerto Rico and certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.