Technician IV

MiniMed; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Short-term incentive (STI)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

MiniMed is seeking a senior technician to contribute across electronic, mechanical, and metrology duties. The role includes supporting the Shared Services - Metrology team with dimensional inspection using CMMs and hand gauges, while leading projects and mentoring others.

Requires 8+ years of relevant experience and a HS diploma or equivalent. The role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Requires high school diploma or equivalent (United States).
• Experience with or ability to develop proficiency in dimensional inspection, precision measurement tools, and GD&T interpretation preferred to support Metrology responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced duties across electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical areas.
• Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, diagnose and maintain equipment or systems.
• Interpret schematics and follow complex technical documentation independently.
• Operate equipment, conduct tests and report data in prescribed formats.
• Perform calibration, alignment checks, and modifications; prepare compounds and solutions.
• Lead projects, run complex tests, analyze data, and provide updates to the team.
• Identify improvements to systems and processes to enhance effectiveness.
• Train and guide lower-level technicians; act as a resource to the team.

Skills

Dimensional inspection knowledge

Measurement tools proficiency

GD&T interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 4 Nov 2026
At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

About The Role

The Technician IV is a veteran technical contributor whose expertise and judgment serve as a reference point for the team. In addition to core technical responsibilities, this role dedicates approximately 25% of allocated time supporting the Shared Services - Metrology team, assisting with inspection and metrology operations as a skilled operator with opportunities for continued growth in measurement disciplines.

Core Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include the following; other duties may be assigned.

• Performs a variety of duties across electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical areas with advanced technical command
• Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems
• Works from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions; interprets and applies complex technical documentation independently
• Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format
• Performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements; prepares prescribed compounds and solutions
• Runs projects, including performing complex tests, interpreting data, developing key reports, and providing updates to the broader team
• Identifies potential adjustments or enhancements in systems and processes to improve effectiveness; drives solutions that leave behind better processes, not just solved problems
• Trains, delegates, and reviews the work of lower-level technicians; acts as a team lead and resource for daily operations
• Supports the Shared Services - Metrology team as a measurement operator, assisting with dimensional inspection and metrology activities using vision- based coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), hand gauges, or other precision measurement tools as directed
• Follows documented measurement procedures, GD&T callouts, and inspection plans to ensure dimensional conformance
• Actively develops metrology knowledge and operator-level proficiency with guidance from the Shared Services - Metrology team leads and engineers
• Flags measurement anomalies or non-conformances and communicates findings constructively with solutions, not just observations

Technician Support Career Stream

Provides technical support in areas such as production, operations, maintenance, safety, testing, process improvement, product development, and measurement/inspection. Uses schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, or defined plans to perform testing, troubleshooting, and inspection on electronic or mechanical components, equipment, or systems. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data using established formulae and procedures and performs detailed mathematical calculations. At this level, identifies and drives improvements to optimize work processes and actively raises the capability of those around them.

DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS

Autonomy

Trains, delegates, and reviews the work of lower-level employees and may be responsible for leading daily operations of a work team. Runs projects, including performing complex tests, interpreting data, developing key reports, and providing updates to the broader team. Within the Shared Services - Metrology support function, follows measurement procedures, inspection plans, and documentation standards with minimal oversight while actively developing metrology proficiency over time.

Organizational Impact

Performs technical activities more complex in nature with larger impact, including cross-functional support of the Shared Services - Metrology team (~25% of role) in dimensional inspection and measurement operations. Work consists of technical tasks that are complex and complicated, with solutions that improve processes and raise the standard for those around them.

Innovation And Complexity

Technical problems faced are general and may require understanding of broader sets of issues and other job areas, including metrology and inspection disciplines. May be responsible for working with supervisor to identify potential adjustments or enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area.

Communication And Influence

Communicates typically with internal contacts across operations, engineering, and metrology functions. Obtains and provides technical information on matters of significant importance to the job areas or project. Raises issues constructively and comes with solutions.

Leadership and Talent Management;

May act as a team lead and assistant to the supervisor/manager. May delegate tasks to other team members and be responsible for the review of work product. Does not have formal management responsibilities, but may provide input to management in this area. Actively develops others by coaching with specificity and sharing best practices, including in metrology and inspection operations.

Required Knowledge And Experience

Requires minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. Requires high school diploma or equivalent (United States), vocational or technical education or certification (all other countries). Experience with or ability to develop proficiency in dimensional inspection, precision measurement tools, and GD&T interpretation preferred in support of Shared Services - Metrology team responsibilities.

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

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package

At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$57,000.00 - $97,000.00

For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $57,000 - $97,000 USD.

Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).

At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well‑being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long‑term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that “regular employees” refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.

For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below.

About MiniMed

MiniMed Benefits Overview

MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey — when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we’ve been committed to redefining what’s possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it’s needed most. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes.

Learn more about our business, and our mission here.

It is the policy of MiniMed 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, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are applying to perform work for MiniMed 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 an list of all material job duties of the specific job position which MiniMed reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. MiniMed 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.