Senior Cal Tech and Senior Cal Engineer - Medtronic, Inc - Minneapolis, MN

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Medtronic, Inc. has posted a second shift Principle Calibration Technician position in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

If interested, please go to this web link and search for job code 75483 under Career Opportunities in the United States:  www.Medtronic.com

Medtronic is the world's largest medical technology company, offering an unprecedented breadth and depth of innovative therapies to fulfill our Mission of alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life. Last year, more than 8 million people relied on our medical therapies, which treat cardiac and vascular diseases, diabetes, and neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.

Position Description

A high-level non-exempt, technical position providing calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of test and measurement equipment in research, development, and manufacturing environments to FDA and ISO requirements.

Position Responsibilities

* Perform job functions under limited supervision in laboratory, production area, clean room, and test environments.
* Perform calibrations and measurements traceable to the International System of Units (SI) using appropriate reference standards. Test and measurement equipment range from general-purpose physical and dimensional equipment to custom built sterilizer systems. Disciplines comprise: Mass, Temperature, Humidity, Vacuum, Length, Optics, Pressure, Dimensional Metrology, Force, and Flow.
* Create and modify calibration procedures by determining metrology requirements from manufacturer's manuals, laboratory methods, or system requirements.
* Enter calibration results into calibration tracking/documentation computer system.
* Work with equipment users, engineers, and other technicians in the proper operation and selection of test and measurement equipment.
* Troubleshoot and repair test and measurement equipment in support of new projects.
* Work with data acquisition and validation equipment, i.e. process control equipment/controllers, chart recorders, DC Analog/Signal Conditioners, and transducers.
* Provide on-site calibration support for equipment that is either too sensitive to move or is too large and not feasible to relocate.
* Work overtime when necessary to support high priority requests or meet project goals.

Basic Qualifications

Graduate of a two year Technical School/Vocational School program, or equivalent military training (PMEL).
At least 8 years of Metrology or Physical/Dimensional Calibration experience.
Experience with advanced physical and dimensional calibrations and basic electronic calibrations. Work experience with data acquisition and validation equipment. Experience with calibration tracking/documentation software systems.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

ASQ Certified Calibration Technician rating is a plus.
Strong math and physics background.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and Windows OS.
Familiar with these regulations: FDA 21 CFR Part 820 cGMP, ISO 13485, ISO 10012, and ISO 17025.
Working knowledge of Geo-metric Dimensioning and Tolerancing techniques.
Working knowledge of automated calibration software procedures using LabWindows or similar environment. Possess a valid State Driver's License.

Physical Job Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Lift 50 lbs to a workbench under ideal conditions (NIOSH).

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES
* Chemical / Solvents
* Clean Room
* Eye Protection
* Bend/Stoop/Kneel/Lift - 1 hr a day
* Stand/Sit/Walk - 7 hrs a day

The physical demands described here 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or components. Specific vision abilities required by this job include normal vision.

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We have filled the second shift position, but we have two other positions open with a third pending.

Senior Calibration Process Engineer - job code number 87359

Senior Physical/Measurement Calibration Technician - job code number 88257

If interested, please go to this web link and search for the job code number under Career Opportunities in the United States:  www.medtronic.com