Quality Technician IV

Medtronic; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 64,400 - 96,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Medtronic in Memphis, TN is seeking a qualified professional to manage SAP Quality Module-based virtual inspections and on-site material verifications at the Memphis Manufacturing site.

You will perform inspections, data analysis, and documentation to ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and GMP standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience with Winshuttle, SAP QM, ASNs, and SQM for quality processes.
• Understanding of FDA, ISO 13485, GMP and documentation practices.
• Ability to read drawings, specs, tolerances.
• Experience in medical device or regulated industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs analyses, inspection, and tests of raw materials, packaging materials, quantitative assays on samples, and/or finished products from manufacturing, to ensure quality standards and compliance to customer and regulatory requirements, and tolerance specifications for the chemical or physical property.
• Performs a variety of qualitative tests or qualitative assays on samples, and to aid in maintenance and certification of test instruments and apparatus to ensure compliance.
• Performs required inspections, checks, analysis and documentation of studies.
• Prepares and monitors quality statistics and reports.
• Reviews production records for conformance to procedures.
• Conducts non-conformance tests of manufactured, packaged or tested product

Skills

Quality inspection

Data analysis

Cross-functional comms

Mentor others

Tools

Winshuttle

SAP Quality Module

Advanced Shipment Notice

Supplier Quality Module

Microsoft Office

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 Jul 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

This role will be responsible for processing virtual inspections for the Memphis Manufacturing organization utilizing SAP Quality Module, Advanced Shipment Notice, & Supplier Quality Module. Additional responsibilities include completing inspections of product physically located at the Memphis Manufacturing site.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary..

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

• Performs analyses, inspection, and tests of raw materials, packaging materials, quantitative assays on samples, and/or finished products from manufacturing, to ensure quality standards and compliance to customer and regulatory requirements, and tolerance specifications for the chemical or physical property.
• Performs a variety of qualitative tests or qualitative assays on samples, and to aid in maintenance and certification of test instruments and apparatus to ensure compliance.
• Performs required inspections, checks, analysis and documentation of studies.
• Prepares and monitors quality statistics and reports.
• Reviews production records for conformance to procedures.
• Conducts non-conformance tests of manufactured, packaged or tested product

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.

• Requires advanced knowledge of systems, techniques, tools and procedures typically obtained through prior related work experience, training, and/or education.
• Requires 5+ years of relevant technical experience, which may include a combination of practical experience and applicable training, education, or certification.

Nice to Have:

• Medical device or other regulated industry experience
• Experience with Winshuttle, SAP Quality Module, Advanced Shipment Notice, Supplier Quality Module, and sterile release knowledge
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)
• Exposure to Lean, continuous improvement, or basic Six Sigma
• Strong cross-functional communication with manufacturing and engineering
• Ability to mentor others, work independently, and escrow issues appropriately
• Knowledge of FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, and documentation practices
• Inspection experience and familiarity with measurement tools
• Ability to read drawings, specs, and tolerances

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.

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Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.

Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.

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If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at [e-mail] .

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):$64,400.00 - $96,600.00

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:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30601&co_affid=medtronic)

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.

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