Test Technician II - Buffalo Grove, IL at Medtronic in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Job Description:

Test Technician II - Robotic Platforms

As a Test Technician, you'll be in driving projects through the product verification process using your solid engineering skillset, energetic collaborative spirit, results driven work ethic, and solution facilitation skills. You will be supporting various systems engineering test activities as integration, verification, trade studies, analysis, modeling, issue investigation & resolution, and documentation.

This role will be in person 5 days a week in our Buffalo Grove, IL facility. There is no relocation assistance budgeted.

Operating Unit

Our Surgical OU is one new, powerful operating unit bringing together the people and product portfolio of Surgical Innovations and Surgical Robotics. We'll approach the market with a unified approach from concept single strategy, capitalize on our global commercial capabilities, and prove the power of our combined portfolio.

With the Medtronic Mission as our North Star, we will build on our legacy of proven surgical solutions and advance the promise of robotics and digital solutions for the benefit of Medtronic and the customers and patients we serve.

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

• Perform simulated procedures on the robotic-assisted surgery system.
• Perform simulated bedside assist functions including positioning the system components and introduction and removal of test materials.
• Document system performance and usage.
• Perform basic data analysis, generate reports, and activate the appropriate response mechanisms to issues observed during testing.
• Perform manual setup and tear down activities, including cleaning of all equipment surfaces, and orienting medical equipment for daily storage and transport within the simulated OR.
• Perform periodic workflows including manually transporting equipment throughout the facility, taking measurements to evaluate system functional performance over time, and emergency simulation or response activities.
• Perform batches of repetitive cycling of ergonomic adjustments and interactions with user interfaces including buttons, switches, touch screens, and medical equipment control surfaces.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

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

• 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.

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.

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.