Engineering Tech III, Extrusion, 1st Shift

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 30 May 2026. 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.

As an Engineering Technician III supporting Extrusion operations, you’ll play a key role in advancing the manufacturing of high‑quality, life‑changing medical devices. This position offers a hands‑on opportunity to work closely with engineering and operations teams to drive performance, quality, and continuous improvement in a fast‑paced, regulated environment.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first. 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.

• Provide technical support to engineering teams to improve cycle time, yield, unit cost, quality, safety, and compliance within extrusion manufacturing
• Monitor and maintain extrusion equipment and process instrumentation, including calibration, inspection, testing, and repair activities
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions and process deviations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Maintain and enhance process designs and workflows to optimize equipment performance and facility utilization
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Partner cross‑functionally with engineering, quality, and operations teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives

• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience

• Experience with extrusion processes (medical tubing, polymers, or similar applications)
• Familiarity with process controls, temperature profiles, and material flow systems
• Experience working with fixtures; assembling and disassembling of tooling
• Proficient in tooling GD&T and spare parts inventory management
• Strong troubleshooting skills with mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical systems
• Experience in a GMP‑regulated environment (medical device, pharmaceutical, etc.)
• Knowledge of automation and controls such as PLCs, sensors and actuators
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
• 5S and Lean Manufacturing skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Progressive technical certifications
• Clear understanding of EHS requirements
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, and Word

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to 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:
The employee is regularly required to be independently mobile, interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co‑workers.

U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H‑1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal‑level roles and above. 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.

Salary range (U.S., excl. PR): $59,200 – $88,800 USD. This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP).

Benefits for employees working 20+ hours per week include 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;
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