Hardware Test Technician II and III
Careers that Change Lives
We value what makes you unique. Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology 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. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations
A Day in the Life
Medtronic is looking for a passionate, experienced, and self-starter Hardware Test Technician for our Billerica, MA., facility to support Affera’s cardiac ablation generator product manufacturing. As a hardware test technician, you will have responsibility for performing manufacturing functional and safety testing for the cardiac ablation product. You will support improvements in manufacturing quality, capacity, and stability through solving problems, developing solutions, and executing strategies.
Positions open on 3 shifts:
- 1st shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday
- 2nd shift: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm, Monday through Friday
- 3rd shift: 10:00 pm - 6:30 am, Monday through Friday
Initial training period (about 6 weeks) will be scheduled during 1st shift.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
- Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, diagnose, and maintain equipment, components, devices, or systems.
- Work from schematics, engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
- Operate related equipment, conduct tests and report data in prescribed format.
- Adjusts and calibrates systems as needed.
- Modifies equipment by adding, removing, or altering components as defined by predetermined diagrams and sketches.
- Participates and leads investigation for process and product non conformances
- Uses various measuring and testing devices in performing job duties.
- May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
- Responsible for the implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.
- Experience handling multiple tasks concurrently
- Good communication skills (both written and interpersonal). Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment to achieve results
- Excellent data analysis skills
- Ensures processes and procedures follow regulations
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
· Level II
- Requires basic job knowledge of systems, techniques and procedures obtained through prior work experience or education.
- Requires minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; may require vocational or technical education or certification in addition to prior work experience.
- Level III
- Requires complete and broad knowledge of operational systems, techniques and practices typically gained through extensive experience and/or education.
- Requires minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; may require vocational or technical education or certification in addition to prior work experience.
Nice to Have
- Relevant experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical or highly regulated industry.
- Experience in medical device production or manufacturing environment
- IPC A 610 experience– Soldering Certification / Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies
- IPC A 620 experience – Requirements and Acceptance for Cable/Wire Harness Assemblies
- Operate and maintain test and inspection equipment, including:
- Ohmmeters, multimeters, and electrical continuity testers
- Oscilloscope & Hi Pot testers
- Must be proficient in all MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Strong communication skills
- A roll up your sleeves and jump in where help is needed mentality
- Ability to lift 40lbs.
- Ethical acumen
- Lead by example
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.
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. 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. (ADA-United States of America)
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. Learn more about our benefits here.
The provided base salary range is used nationally in the United States (except in Puerto Rico and certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here.
