Engineering Technician III

Medtronic plc; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Medtronic plc in North Haven, CT is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Operations specialist to support day-to-day production, troubleshoot equipment, and drive continuous improvement in a regulated medical-device environment. The role focuses on quality, yield, and cycle-time optimization onsite with routine data analysis.

The position requires a High School Diploma plus 3+ years in manufacturing or engineering, with experience in GMPs and automated equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of manufacturing/engineering experience.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting manufacturing data.
• Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments and knowledge of GMPs.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for manufacturing processes, equipment, and production operations.
• Investigate manufacturing issues and perform root cause analyses to identify and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor process and equipment performance to improve cycle time, yield, quality, and unit cost.
• Collect, analyze, and report production and equipment data to support operational decision-making.
• Support calibration, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair activities for manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot instrument, equipment, and control system malfunctions to minimize downtime and production disruptions.
• Prepare and analyze metrics, trending reports, and salvage tracking data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain process documentation and support compliance with SOPs and GMPs.

Skills

Manufacturing operations

Troubleshooting equipment

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Regulated environments

Medical device manufacturing

Automated equipment

GMP knowledge

Process improvement

Manufacturing metrics

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Overview

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 3 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, you can begin a life‑long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

The North Haven manufacturing site produces a broad portfolio of surgical and advanced energy products, including Tri‑Staple™, V‑Loc™, Signia™, MaxTack™, Lapro‑Clip™, and robotic end effectors. This role supports day‑to‑day manufacturing operations by providing technical expertise to improve product quality, process performance, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency across production lines.

This position is based in North Haven, Connecticut and is fully onsite. No travel is required. This role provides technical support for medical device manufacturing operations, partnering with engineering and production teams to troubleshoot issues, drive process improvements, and support quality and compliance objectives.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Provide technical support for manufacturing processes, equipment, and production operations.
• Investigate manufacturing issues and perform root cause analyses to identify and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor process and equipment performance to improve cycle time, yield, quality, and unit cost.
• Collect, analyze, and report production and equipment data to support operational decision‑making.
• Support calibration, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair activities for manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot instrument, equipment, and control system malfunctions to minimize downtime and production disruptions.
• Prepare and analyze metrics, trending reports, and salvage tracking data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Maintain process documentation and support compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Requirements

Must Have: Minimum Requirements To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of manufacturing, engineering, technician, or operations experience.
• Nice to Have Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment, instruments, or production processes.
• Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting operational or manufacturing data.
• Experience working within regulated manufacturing environments and following documented procedures.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing.
• Experience supporting automated equipment, control systems, or production instrumentation.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Experience with process improvement initiatives focused on quality, yield, or cycle‑time performance.
• Experience using manufacturing metrics, trending tools, and reporting systems to drive operational improvements.
• 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):$59,200.00 - $88,800.00

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).

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 setting is 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.

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