Prototype Machinist - Technician IV

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 16 Mar 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 a Prototype Machinist, you will be a key member of the R&D organization where you will manufacture prototypes to support the development of innovative products to treat spinal pathologies. In this role, you will be responsible for providing the business with implant and instrument prototypes required to support the product design process from ideation through commercialization. This role will not only create prototypes but will also provide manufacturing advice to the R&D team.

You will be responsible for the production of prototypes and test fixtures as needed to support R&D programs, interacting with engineering and management staffs to advise on design for manufacturability, and supporting department management by ordering supplies, conducting routine maintenance, and assisting in other daily operations.

• Production of prototype components, assemblies, and test fixtures to support operations.
• Provide estimates for projects and strive to meet project timeline deliverables.
• Identify material and perishable tooling needed for each job.
• Set up, operate, and manually program all equipment as needed to complete each job.
• Mentor and assist junior-level technicians in advanced programming and job processing.
• Assist management with scheduling.
• Serve as a resource for Product Development personnel to provide guidance on manufacturing practices, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and other manufacturing issues.
• Complete periodic maintenance on all Model Shop equipment and identify equipment repair when needed.
• Identify new equipment needs and help management decide on brands and accessories that expand or meet Model Shop capabilities.
• Maintain an adequate level of department consumables to prevent project disruptions.

• Work with and provide technical leadership to development engineers, lab technicians, and test engineers.
• Ensure adherence to product specifications, industry standards, and quality and regulatory procedures and requirements.
• Create innovative technical solutions which lead to the development of prototypes that support ongoing business objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School degree or GED and 8 years machining experience with conventional and CNC equipment preferred; a Machinist or Tool and Die Maker apprenticeship is a plus.
• 5 years experience in model making or prototyping role is preferred.

• Advanced skills in machining methods preferred; 5-axis milling, 6-axis lathe, Wire EDM, Sinker EDM.
• CNC programming experience required;
  Master Cam preferred.
• Strong manual machining background, including setup and operating skills for CNC.
• Ability to create multi-axis CNC programs and edit CAM-generated programs on the shop floor.
• Ability to solve problems and communicate effectively with engineering personnel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work efficiently to accomplish each of them in a timely manner.

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…