Design Technician V

Medtronic plc; Mounds View (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology, seeking an advanced electrical test engineer for Cardiac Ablation Solutions in the United States. You will provide hands-on support, develop and test electrical assemblies, and drive improvements across test methods and lab workflows.

The role emphasizes expertise in electronics, instrumentation, and strong communication with cross-functional teams. Minimum seven years experience and high school diploma or equivalent are noted; a broad

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of electronic systems and laboratory techniques.
• Strong troubleshooting practices and ability to work with electrical schematics and standard test instrumentation.
• Experience training, coaching, delegating work to, or reviewing other technical employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert hands-on technical support for electrical product development, testing and troubleshooting; build and modify assemblies and subsystems using drawings and schematics.
• Perform complex electrical tests and operate lab instrumentation; collect, organize, and interpret data; prepare clear test records and reports.
• Diagnose hardware, equipment, and system issues using structured methods; collaborate with engineers to improve test methods and workflows.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements to safety, quality, and efficiency across teams.
• Mentor lower-level technicians and maintain accurate documentation and calibration records.

Skills

Electronic systems

Laboratory techniques

Troubleshooting practices

Electrical schematics

Test instrumentation

Technical documentation

Training/mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or cert in electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Power supplies

Function generators

Electronic loads

Data acquisition equipment

Network analyzers

Safety analyzers

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 16 Nov 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 Day in the Life

At Medtronic Cardiac Ablation Solutions, we develop cardiac mapping and ablation technologies that will enable clinicians to treat patients more safely and efficiently, with more predictable procedure times and outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide expert hands-on technical support for electrical product development, testing, troubleshooting, process improvement, and laboratory operations. Build, modify, rework, and troubleshoot electronic assemblies, printed circuit boards, cable assemblies, prototypes, test fixtures, and capital equipment subsystems using engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions. Perform complex electrical tests; configure and operate laboratory instrumentation; collect, organize, analyze, and interpret technical data; and prepare clear test records and reports. Diagnose difficult hardware, equipment, and system issues using structured troubleshooting methods, sound technical judgment, and knowledge spanning multiple job areas. Partner with engineers to develop and improve test methods, fixtures, equipment setups, and laboratory workflows supporting feasibility, verification, investigations, and design changes. Identify, evaluate, and implement continuous improvements that increase safety, quality, repeatability, efficiency, equipment reliability, and effectiveness across teams. Train, coach, and mentor lower-level technicians and the ability to delegate tasks. Maintain accurate technical documentation, equipment records, calibration status, material inventory, and traceability in accordance with applicable procedures and quality requirements.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile. Requires minimum of 7 years of relevant experience Requires high school diploma or equivalent (United States), vocational or technical education or certification (all other countries) Expert knowledge of electronic systems, laboratory techniques, troubleshooting practices, electrical schematics, and standard test instrumentation. Demonstrated ability to independently execute technical work of the highest complexity and implement improvements to systems, processes, and test capability. Demonstrated experience training, coaching, delegating work to, or reviewing the work of other technical employees.

Preferred Qualifications

15 years of relevant technical experience in electrical product development, test engineering support, electronics manufacturing, laboratory operations, or a related field. Associate degree or advanced technical certification in electronics, electrical engineering technology, biomedical equipment technology, or a related field. Experience supporting medical device research and development within a regulated quality system. Advanced proficiency with oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, function generators, electronic loads, data acquisition equipment, network analyzers, safety analyzers, and related laboratory instrumentation. Advanced soldering, PCB rework, cable fabrication, mechanical assembly, and electronic prototype construction skills. Experience designing or improving test fixtures, instrumentation interfaces, laboratory equipment, or semi-automated test systems. Experience supporting design verification, test method development or validation, failure investigations, root-cause analysis, equipment qualification, and transfer to manufacturing or suppliers. Ability to use common engineering and business tools for technical documentation, data analysis, equipment tracking, and workflow management. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical information to cross-functional partners. For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

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 Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package 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. Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$90,400.00 - $135,600.00. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). 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). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums). Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico. Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare settingis considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.

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