Design Technician V

Technicians             ·             Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States                ·                Full time

Design Technician V

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

ID: 230009NS

Job Description

Min Salary USD: 90,320.00

Max Salary USD: 135,480.00

Travel: Yes, < 25 % of the Time

Careers That Change Lives

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We reward you in the ways that matter most to you. We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards programs to recognize the important role you play in our Mission to transform healthcare. Learn more about Medtronic benefits and compensation at the bottom of this job description.

We are currently looking for an experienced Electrical Design Technician V to join our Neuromodulation Engineering Team in Rice Creek, Minnesota. Our vision is to become the undisputed world leader in neuromodulation, improving patient lives through innovative solutions. Our therapies span the care continuum; from early interventional procedures to implantable surgical technologies that relieve pain, restore function, and improve lives for our patients.  Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

A Day in the Life

As an Electrical Design Technician V, you will work with a team of Engineers to bring new products to the market. The focus of this role will be to provide Electrical Technician support for MR Safety Testing of Implantable Devices such as Neurostimulator systems for Deep Brain Stimulation, Spinal Cord Stimulation, and Sacral Nerve Modulation. MR Safety testing includes Test Method development, bench testing, in-vivo testing and testing at commercial MRI scanners, data analysis, technical reviews, and report writing. You will support all aspects of MR Safety assessment for Implantable Neurostimulators.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Support the definition, characterization, and verification of low-power electronics for Medtronic Neurological devices as part of the product development cycle
• Work with complex Radio Frequency (RF) electronics and test equipment; define Engineering test environment; provide schematics to build prototype test boards; design and build test fixtures; create and work with LabView code
• Work closely with other design teams (Electrical, Systems, Firmware and IC Design) to root cause design issues, Characterize, and ultimately Verify Electrical designs
• Support Product Development activities such as equipment qualifications, non-product software validations, and test method validations
• Develop protocols, collect data, perform basic data analysis, and prepare reports
• Ensure personal understanding of all quality policy/system items that are applicable. Follow all work/quality procedures to ensure quality system compliance and high-quality work.
• Global and domestic travel may be required  < 25 % of the time

Must Have:

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your application and resume.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience and may require vocational or technical education and advanced certification in addition to prior work experience

Nice to Have

• Medical Device and industry experience
• MR safety experience for Medical Devices
• Experience with verification and validation of class III medical devices
• Experience designing analog and digital circuitry on custom PCBs
• Experience with RF electronics and test equipment
• Experience developing automated test benches
• Experience validating test scripts, methods, and systems  
• Strong “hands on” skills, with an ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Computer skills in LabVIEW, Minitab, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.  We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations – but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Benefits & Compensation

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. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).  Learn more about MIP and benefits here.

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).

Physical Job Requirements

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.

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