Engineering Technician I

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 15 Oct 2026 Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life This role supports manufacturing operations at Medtronic's North Haven, Connecticut site. The position partners with production and engineering teams to maintain equipment performance, support process improvements, and help ensure manufacturing processes meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. This is a fully onsite position located in North Haven, CT with minimal to no travel required. In this role, you will provide technical support for manufacturing processes, equipment, and production operations. The position works closely with engineers and operations teams to monitor equipment performance, troubleshoot process issues, collect and analyze operational data, and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, and compliance. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: Support engineers in improving production cycle time, yield, quality, and operational efficiency Monitor manufacturing equipment and instruments to ensure proper operation and performance Collect and document operating, calibration, inspection, testing, and repair data Troubleshoot equipment, instrumentation, and process-related issues to minimize production disruptions Analyze equipment and process deviations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions Prepare reports and trend analyses using operational, salvage, and performance metrics Maintain process documentation in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and manufacturing requirements Support compliance with quality, safety, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards Must Have: Minimum Requirements To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile. High School Diploma or equivalent and 0+ years of technical, manufacturing, operations, or engineering support experience Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, instrumentation, or production operations Experience collecting, documenting, or analyzing operational data Ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment or process-related issues Experience working within established procedures and quality requirements Nice to Have Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment Experience with equipment calibration, inspection, testing, or maintenance activities Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Experience supporting continuous improvement or process optimization initiatives For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required. 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. 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Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments. If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com . ‌ 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):$44,000.00 - $66,000.00 ‌ This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP). 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/e