Calibration ​/ Metrology Technician II

A Day in the Life

At Medtronic, precision matters. As a Calibration / Metrology Technician II, you will help ensure the accuracy, reliability, and compliance of the instrumentation that supports the manufacturing of life-saving medical technologies. In this role, you'll perform equipment calibration and troubleshooting while helping maintain regulatory compliance and audit readiness across the site.

This is a fully onsite position (1st shift) based in Eatontown, NJ, where in-person collaboration is essential to supporting our manufacturing operations and delivering life-changing therapies.

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

• Calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, optical, pressure, temperature and other precision measuring equipment.
• Perform calibrations in accordance with established procedures, engineering specifications, and calibration standards.
• Set up and execute calibration methods, sequences, and test procedures.
• Disassemble, clean, repair, and replace defective components on calibration and test equipment.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation issues to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate calibration records and documentation to support FDA, ISO, and internal quality requirements.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Facilities teams to resolve equipment issues and maintain audit readiness.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance calibration processes, equipment performance, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor and verify equipment performance using statistical process control and other quality methods, as appropriate.
• Able to work a rotational on-call schedule as needed based on business need, roughly once every 6 weeks.

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of calibration, metrology, instrumentation, or related technical experience.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or similar).
• Knowledge of calibration principles, metrology, and measurement systems.
• Experience troubleshooting electronic and electromechanical instrumentation.
• Familiarity with calibration management systems and quality documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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.

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):$51,200.00 - $76,800.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP).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).

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