Engineering Technician I

COV Covidien LP; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Job summary

Medtronic in North Haven, CT is seeking a technical support professional for manufacturing processes and equipment. This onsite role partners with production and engineering to monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and support continuous improvement while ensuring quality and GMP standards.

The position requires a High School Diploma and basic knowledge of manufacturing; experience collecting and analyzing data helps drive actions for efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 0+ years of technical, manufacturing, operations, or engineering support experience.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, instrumentation, or production operations.
• Experience collecting, documenting, or analyzing operational data.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment or process-related issues.
• Experience working within established procedures and quality requirements.
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers in improving production cycle time, yield, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor manufacturing equipment and instruments to ensure proper operation and performance.
• Collect and document operating, calibration, inspection, testing, and repair data.
• Troubleshoot equipment, instrumentation, and process-related issues to minimize production disruptions.
• Analyze equipment and process deviations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare reports and trend analyses using operational, salvage, and performance metrics.
• Maintain process documentation in accordance with SOPs and manufacturing requirements.
• Support compliance with quality, safety, and GMP standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Calibration equipment

Job description

A Day in the Life

This role supports manufacturing operations at Medtronic's North Haven, Connecticut site. The position partners with production and engineering teams to maintain equipment performance, support process improvements, and help ensure manufacturing processes meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. This is a fully onsite position located in North Haven, CT with minimal to no travel required.

In this role, you will provide technical support for manufacturing processes, equipment, and production operations. The position works closely with engineers and operations teams to monitor equipment performance, troubleshoot process issues, collect and analyze operational data, and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers in improving production cycle time, yield, quality, and operational efficiency
• Monitor manufacturing equipment and instruments to ensure proper operation and performance
• Collect and document operating, calibration, inspection, testing, and repair data
• Troubleshoot equipment, instrumentation, and process‑related issues to minimize production disruptions
• Analyze equipment and process deviations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Prepare reports and trend analyses using operational, salvage, and performance metrics
• Maintain process documentation in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and manufacturing requirements
• Support compliance with quality, safety, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 0+ years of technical, manufacturing, operations, or engineering support experience
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, instrumentation, or production operations
• Experience collecting, documenting, or analyzing operational data
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment or process‑related issues
• Experience working within established procedures and quality requirements
• 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.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience with equipment calibration, inspection, testing, or maintenance activities
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Experience supporting continuous improvement or process optimization initiatives

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

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$44,000.00 - $66,000.00

This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP). 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).

• 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
• Simple Steps (global well‑being program)

• 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)
• 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.

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.

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.

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. We change lives. Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technology that can transform lives. We build extraordinary solutions as one team. With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough. This life‑changing career is yours to engineer. By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life‑long learning These commitments set our team apart from the rest: Experiences that put people first. Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career‑building resources you need. Life‑transforming technologies. No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms. Better outcomes for our world. Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls. Insight‑driven care. Fresh viewpoints. Cutting‑edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care 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. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here. For updates on job applications, please go to the candidate login page and sign in to check your application status. If you need assistance completing your application please email [e-mail] To request removal of your personal information from our systems please email [e-mail]