Calibration​/Metrology Technician III

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 27 Jul 2026. Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year.

Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for millions of people worldwide! We do meaningful work that contributes to improving the lives of others.

We are currently looking for an experienced Calibration / Metrology Technician III for our Mounds View, Minnesota location. Working within the Global Quality Excellence organization, this role provides support for the Electrical Metrology Laboratory. As part of the Global Calibration Services – US Midwest region, you will support calibration of test, inspection, and measurement equipment across the Twin Cities and have a global reaching impact delivering results for and guiding Metrology worldwide across Medtronic.

With a focus on quality and compliance, we empower teams focused on research, innovation, development, and manufacturing.

• Place a strong focus on attention to detail while properly documenting calibration results into the calibration tracking database using validated templates or test point grids. As appropriate, issue Out of Tolerance (OOT) or Non-conformance (NC) reports.
• Provide in‑lab and on‑site calibration support for equipment that is either too sensitive to move or is too large and not feasible to relocate.
• Interact with equipment owning engineers and technicians to schedule calibration activities, provide guidance related to selection of test and measurement equipment, and lead others in following appropriate documented procedures in place for the Metrology department.
• Create and modify calibration procedures by determining metrology requirements from manufacturer’s manuals, laboratory methods, system requirements, or other approved documentation.
• Troubleshoot, inspect, and adjust/repair test and measurement equipment in support of new and existing projects.
• Work overtime when necessary to support high priority requests or meet project goals.
• Share knowledge and engage as a mentor for lower‑level technicians and personnel in the department.
• May require travel to other Medtronic site locations up 20 miles.

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

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile and resume.

• Requires 4+ years of relevant technical experience, which may include a combination of practical experience and applicable training, education, or certification.
• Requires complete and broad knowledge of systems, techniques, tools and procedures typically obtained through prior related work experience, training, and/or education.

• 2+ years of electronic calibration‑related technical school training (60 semester credits) to preferably include metrology and calibration, or equivalent military education such as PMEL or similar training.
• ASQ Certified Calibration Technician.
• Knowledge of calibration and measurement principles: measurement uncertainty, measurement traceability, measurement standards, test uncertainty/accuracy ratios, measurement system analysis (MSA), SI units, calibration intervals, and out‑of‑tolerance reporting.
• Solid technical ability, experience in equipment set up, and…