Test Technician- II

Medtronic; Illinois; On-site; USD 46,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare technology is seeking a Test Technician to drive projects through the product verification process for robotic platforms. This role involves executing test methods, documenting system performance, and troubleshooting hardware and software issues. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration, where your contributions will help shape the future of healthcare. With a commitment to employee development and a diverse culture, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the medical device industry.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Qualifications

• 2+ years of technician experience in the medical device industry.
• Ability to document and troubleshoot hardware/software issues.

Responsibilities

• Execute test methods on robotic-assisted surgery systems.
• Document system performance and communicate issues.
• Conduct laboratory support functions and maintain equipment.

Skills

Technical Troubleshooting

Documentation Skills

Circuit Board Knowledge

Computer Networking

Electronics Assembly

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational or Technical Certification

Tools

Hand Tools

Measuring Devices

Testing Devices

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 13 May 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**

Test Technician – Robotic Platforms

As a Test Technician, you’ll be in driving projects through the product verification process for Hugo RAS, using your results driven work ethic, collaborative spirit, and solution facilitation skills. You will be supporting various systems engineering test activities such as integration, verification, reliability testing, analysis, hardware and software troubleshooting, and more.

Careers that Change Lives

Our space, the medical device and healthcare industry, is rapidly changing. It always has been that way. With remote monitoring, wearables, robotics, AR/VR, telemedicine, and much more, agility and responsiveness are key to our success. Experience what it’s like to work at a company with an exciting product pipeline full of patented inventions driving innovation in the healthcare space.

A Day in the Life

• Execute test methods and simulated procedures on the robotic-assisted surgery system. Makes and records observations; performs simple calculations; and collects and prepares data for evaluation.

• Performs technical and record keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements.

• Document system performance and usage, and communicate hardware or software issues.

• Perform simulated bedside assist functions including positioning the system components and introduction and removal of test materials.

• Perform manual setup and tear down activities, including cleaning of all equipment surfaces, and orienting medical equipment for daily storage and transport within the lab space.

• Conducts laboratory support functions such as inventory and maintenance on supplies and equipment.

• Perform periodic workflows test methods including manually transporting equipment throughout the facility, taking measurements to evaluate system functional performance over time, and emergency simulation or response activities.

• Execute batches of repetitive cycling of ergonomic adjustments and interactions with user interfaces including buttons, switches, touch screens, and medical equipment control surfaces.

• Performs technical procedures in one or more of the following areas: Production, Research and Development, Quality Control/Assurance, and/or Compliance/Environmental.

• Technical problems faced are generally routine, but may require interpretation of procedures or policies to resolve problems . May be required to highlight areas of concerns/problems in own job area.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

Requires minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; may require vocational or technical education or certification in addition to prior work experience.

Nice to Have

• 3+ years of technician experience in the medical device or regulated industry

• Ability to create accurate diagrams and document equipment configurations.

• Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products.

• Fundamental understanding of computers and basic experience with networking and upgrades.

• Basic knowledge in circuit boards and electronics.

• Understanding of hardware and software interactions, communications, and troubleshooting.

• Ability to diagnose system failures, isolate, reset, or replace faulty components.

• Experience with purchasing, tracking, and receiving equipment.

• Experience assembling office equipment, electronic equipment, electronic assemblies.

• Experience leading and seeking guidance to complete laboratory maintenance needs.

• Experience setting, running, and execution of test procedures.

Physical Job Requirements

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. (ADA-United States of America)

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. Learn more about our benefits here.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) on page 6 here.

The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations).The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience,certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.

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

+ Sets up test apparatus and conducts tests of production assemblies and units following methods, procedures, standards, and sequences.

+ Lays out and assembles units for production equipment according to designs and specifications.

+ Adjusts and calibrates systems as needed.

+ Modifies equipment by adding, removing, or altering components as defined by predetermined diagrams and sketches.

+ Corrects malfunctions by making adjustments or replacing parts or components as directed.

+ Uses hand and small power tools, and various measuring and testing devices in performing job duties.

+ May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

**TECHNICIAN SUPPORT CAREER STREAM:** Provides technical support in areas such as production, operations, maintenance, safety, testing, process improvement or product development. Uses schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions or defined plans to perform testing and troubleshooting 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. For higher levels, may suggest and/or make improvements to optimize work processes.

**DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS**

**Autonomy:** Established and productive individual contributor, working under moderate supervision.

Performs tests, interprets data and develops reports.

**Organizational Impact:** Performs intermediate technical activities requiring judgment and decision-making.

Work consists of technical tasks that are typically routine.

**Innovation and Complexity:** Technical problems faced are generally routine, but may require interpretation of procedures or policies to resolve problems.

May be required to highlight areas of concerns/problems in own job area.

**Communication and Influence:** Communicates typically with internal contacts.

Obtains and provides technical information requiring some explanation or interpretation.

**Leadership and Talent Management:** May provide guidance and assistance to new or entry level employees.

**Required Knowledge and Experience:** Requires minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Requires high school diploma or equivalent (United States), vocational or technical education or certification (all other countries).

**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):$46,800.00 - $70,200.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

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 (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page\_name=signon&co\_num=30601&co\_affid=medtronic)

**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 (http://www.medtronic.com) .

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 (https://www.medtronic.com/content/dam/medtronic-wide/public/united-state...) 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.

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 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

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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