Equipment Maintenance Technician III

Medtronic plc; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Medtronic as an Equipment Maintenance Technician III at the Danvers, MA facility. This role is vital in supporting life-saving medical technologies and involves advanced maintenance and troubleshooting of semi-automated equipment, mentoring junior technicians, and adhering to compliance standards. Candidates with a High School Diploma and extensive relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Health, Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience required.
• Experience in medical device or FDA-regulated industries preferred.
• Understanding of equipment wiring schematics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced maintenance and troubleshooting of semi-automated equipment.
• Lead repairs, upgrades, and validations collaborating with teams.
• Execute preventive strategies to maximize equipment uptime.

Skills

Maintenance of manufacturing equipment

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Preventive maintenance

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)

Job description

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Equipment Maintenance Technician III

Apply locations Beverly, Massachusetts, United States of America Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: June 20, 2025 (12 days left to apply) job requisition id R29575 We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 20 Jun 2025

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.

A Day in the Life

As an Equipment MaintenanceTechnician III in Manufacturing at Medtronic’s Danvers, MA facility, you will play a critical role in supporting life-saving and life-enhancing medical technologies. Join a mission-driven team that values innovation, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. In this role you will gain experience with extrusion manufacturing processes and equipment, supporting the manufacturing of various extrusion tubing’s. You will be a key member of the engineering and technician team, ensuring optimal equipment performance to support daily production as well as driving improvements to support manufacturing stability.

As a key member of the site’s technical team, you will:

• Perform advanced maintenance and troubleshooting of semi-automated manufacturing equipment in a cleanroom and controlled environment.
• Lead complex equipment/fixturing repairs, upgrades, and validations in collaboration with engineering and production teams.
• Log and analyze recurring equipment issues using root cause analysis and support implementation of long-term solutions.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment uptime and product quality.
• Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic schematics and blueprints.
• Provide mentorship to junior technicians and help ensure knowledge sharing across shifts.
• Complete documentation in compliance with FDA regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and adhere to safety procedures/standards.
• Work cross-functionally to support process improvement initiatives, line reconfigurations, and new equipment installations.
• Manage inventory of spare parts.

Must Have – Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent AND a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience

Nice to Have - Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or other FDA-regulated industries
• Experience maintaining plastics processing equipment (extrusion)
• Understanding of equipment wiring schematics
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, GMP, and validation protocols
• Knowledge of PLCs, servo systems, robotics, and vision inspection systems
• Understanding of cleanroom protocols and ESD handling
• Proficiency with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment

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.

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):$57,200.00 - $85,800.00This 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

About Medtronic

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.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here .

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.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Who We Are

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.

What We Do

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 technologies 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

How We Are Different

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.

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