Technician II - Non-Exempt

Mechanical & Electrical Testing Technician

The primary focus of this position will be Mechanical & Electrical testing of CRM and NEURO division's products. This may include packaging testing, mechanical, and electrical testing of leads, pacemakers, defibrillators, loop recorders. Testing is focused on subjecting our devices to a wide variety of exposures (environmental, fatigue, implant procedures, electrical, electromagnetic) and ensuring designs are robust and meet specifications. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Ensure conformance to test plans, work instructions, and industry standards for execution and use of drop, shock and vibe systems, environmental chambers, Instron, electrical test systems and equipment, multimeters, generators, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Prepare, set up, troubleshoot, and utilize test instrumentation and complex test set-ups.
• Plan test schedules to manage priorities, maximize equipment run time, and technician time.
• Communicate with management and customers on the estimated start date, status of work in progress, issues, observations, potential disruptions, and competing priorities.
• Work effectively and efficiently in a team environment and as an individual.
• Lead and collaborate on projects, including performing complex tests and providing updates to the broader teams and/or customers.
• Proficiency with computer skills, Microsoft Word and Excel for data collection and documenting processes.
• Proficient in adhering to industry, company, and department policies.
• Ability to read and follow all processes related to testing.
• Good communication, interpersonal and technical writing skills; communicate and document results clearly and accurately.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Work is 100% onsite in Medtronic facility located in Fridley, MN
• On rare occasions, perform offsite testing which may occur overnight or weekends.
• HS Diploma/GED required

Ideal Candidate will:

• 2+ years testing background on medical devices a plus but not required
• Completed vocational or technical education
• Motivated to learn, work, and be part of a high functioning team
• Work as a team member and support multiple projects and responsibilities
• Pay close adherence to work instructions, policies, procedures, and good documentation practices
• Knowledge of FDA regulations and ISO/IEC 17025, as well as working in a regulated environment
• Mechanical, Electrical, and EMC testing experience
• Demonstrate safe work practices, for example ICD handling and high voltage tests
• Solder and assembly experience
• Familiar with calibration and metrology services and support
• Working knowledge of Test Method Validations / Install Qualifications