Engineering Technician II at MED Medtronic Inc — Brooklyn Center, MN
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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 15 Aug 2026
# A Day in the Life
The Medtronic Energy & Components Center (MECC) is looking for an engineering technician to join the Design Reliability & Product Testing (DR&PT) group. This individual will join a team that provides reliability support for the full lifecycle of energy components produced at the site. This team has a history of excellence in reliability testing and product analysis for MECC components. The technician will gain exposure to core energy technologies for Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm and Pacing (CRM) and Neuromodulation & Pelvic Health (Neuro) business units. This role offers opportunity for career growth and development within a critical function at Medtronic.
We are looking for someone excited to work in a dynamic lab environment and a strong collaborator, as this team interfaces with many functions across the business. A background in Metallurgical Technology and/or Materials Science is preferred, as well as familiarity with microscopic analysis equipment and methods.
At Medtronic we bring bold ideas forward with seed 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.
- Provide technical support to reliability engineers to execute test plans and escalate findings during product testing.
- Perform electrical testing of battery cells and/or capacitors, including placement of components on test, monitoring data, and interpreting results. Experience with material stability work and/or use of potentiostat testing and electrochemical impedance techniques is preferred.
- Complete data collection and failure analysis, and summarizes findings in technical report. Utilizes Good Documentation Practices (GDP) for report writing.
- Work closely with test equipment team to troubleshoot equipment and ensure quality of data.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.
- Requires 1+ years of relevant technical experience, which may include a combination of practical experience and applicable training, education, or certification.
- Requires full job knowledge of production-related systems and procedures obtained through prior work experience or education.
- No Minimum education requirement
Nice to have:
- Technical degree in electrical engineering, electrochemistry, material science, metallurgical technology, or related field
- Experience with Medtronic battery technology
- Medical Device experience
- Experience completing material stability work or corrosion testing
- Experience with battery electrical testing, particularly electrochemical impedance techniques
- Technical report writing skills
Physical Job Requirements
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# Benefits & Compensation
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$51,200.00 - $76,800.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP).