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Calibration / Metrology Technician III

A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide. We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.

Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, their unique backgrounds, and their individual life experiences to work every day. It’s no accident — we work hard to cultivate a workforce that reflects our patients and partners. We believe it’s the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions.

Medtronic is intensely focused on creating a workplace environment which reflects our standing as the world’s top medical device company. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the patients we serve and an unrelenting desire to improve our business.

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.

In this role as a Calibration / Metrology Technician III , you will be part of a team providing calibration of test and measurement equipment in research, development, and manufacturing environments. The role will report to a Quality Engineering Manager in the site Operations Quality organization. This role is an on-site role at our Medtronic Santa Ana facility.

Help bring the next generation of life-changing medical technology to patients worldwide.

We reward you in the ways that matter most to you. We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards programs to recognize the important role you play in our Mission to transform healthcare. To learn more, we invite you to visit Medtronic Benefits

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive. To learn more please visit Inclusion & Diversity at Medtronic

A Day in the Life

As a Calibration / Metrology Technician III , you will collaborate with fellow Technicians and Engineers in the inspection and testing of electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices and computer software. You will provide technical support in areas such as production, operations, maintenance, safety, testing, process improvement or product development. Using schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions or defined plans to perform testing and troubleshooting on electronic or mechanical components, equipment or systems. You will gather, maintain, format, compile, and manipulate technical data using established formulae and procedures, and perform detailed mathematical calculations.

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

• Perform calibrations and measurements traceable to NIST and the International System of Units using reference standards.
• Calibrate electronic test measuring equipment and signal generating equipment to conform to set standards and maintains standards.
• Test, calibrate, adjust, and maintain electromechanical, mechanical, optical, pneumatic, hydro mechanical, and pressure-type measuring and indicating instruments.
• Set up calibration sequences, methods and procedures according to detailed specifications, blueprints, drawings, and requirements.
• Disassembles, cleans, repairs, and replaces defective parts of test equipment such as pressure gauges and tension meters.
• May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• May require travel to other location up to 30 miles.
• Work overtime when necessary to support high priority request.
• Work with equipment user engineers and technicians in the proper selection of test and measurement equipment.
• Support Out of Tolerance (OOT) and Non-conformance (NC) for equipment owned by the calibration laboratory.
• Work with external calibration service providers with scheduling, supervising their work and reviewing the certificates.
• Maintain documentation and quality records.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support operations, R&D, and inspections solving.