Lab Technician III

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 17 Nov 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 LifeAs a Lab Technician III for the Diabetes R&D Software/Firmware/Pumps Team you will perform lab equipment setup, electronic assembly, execution and reporting.

This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronic's Diabetes business. Medtronic has announced its intention to separate the Diabetes division to promote future growth and innovation within the business and reallocate investments and resources across Medtronic, subject to applicable information and consultation requirements. This separation provides our team with a bold opportunity to unleash our potential, enabling us to operate with greater speed and agility. As a separate entity, we anticipate leveraging increased investments to drive meaningful innovation and enhance our impact on patient care.

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

Lab/Equipment setup:

• Assembly and configuration of new lab environment; rack installation

• Following diagrams and instructions 

• Imaging PCs, driver and application installation, peripheral connection and configuration 

• Setting up, maintaining, and administering computer networks  

• Communication and collaboration with IT and developers  

• Managing access control and security

• Coordinating use of equipment; on-boarding and training users 

• Lab system and device updates, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair 

• Developing and Documenting processes and techniques; looking for ways to streamline and automate routine activities

Electrical/electronic assembly:

• Prototyping 

• Top-level electrical and electromechanical system assembly 

• Bring-up and validation testing and documentation 

• Testing, Troubleshooting and repair 

• Soldering 

• Reading schematics 

Execution and reporting:

• Programming devices and logging 

• Performing smoke or acceptance testing and notification 

• Support operation of tools and equipment

• Collaboration with test teams 

Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. Requires high school diploma or equivalent.

Nice to have experience: 

• Ability to use hand and small power tools for mechanical and electrical assembly 

• Ability to follow instructions and diagrams, work independently, and communicate well with other team members. 

• Ability to perform characterization and design verification testing, set up lab equipment and execute electrical and functional tests, follow engineering test procedures, document and analyze test data. 

• Ability to create diagrams, document equipment configurations, generate test plans and reports. 

• Experience setting up and maintaining computing and testing environments, including software, hardware, and device configurations, per instructions. 

• Fundamental understanding of computers; experience with Windows & Mac operating systems and basic scripting. 

• Basic knowledge of network operation and equipment. 

• Knowledge of Android and iOS platforms and experience configuring and troubleshooting mobile devices and applications. 

• Experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving issues and replacing faulty components if needed. 

• Knowledge of basic electronic principles, components and their functions. 

• Ability to work from electronic schematics, engineering drawings (assembly, layout, and PCB artwork) and written or verbal instructions. 

• Experience setting up electronic circuit boards, devices, and systems; testing, troubleshooting, and performing repairs. 

• Good written and verbal communication skills; technical writing.

• Experience using oscilloscopes, DMM, power supplies, and other test and measurement instruments. 

• Ability to balance a complex personal workload, communicate progress concerns in timely manner, provide alternative solutions.

• Experience with digital and analog Printed Circuit Boards (PCBAs), microcontrollers, analog circuitry, linear and switching regulators and RF circuitry. 

• Experience in reworking and soldering high density surface mount components and assembly of prototype boards, using microscopes. 

• Experience in the design, source, fabricate, assembly, modification and completion of test fixtures and equipment. 

• Certification in related areas and skills 

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):$49, $73,800.00This 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

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