Prin Physical/Measurement Cal Tech Opening - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

If interested, please go to this web link and search for job code 95573 under Career Opportunities in the United States and apply on-line:  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 x, y, y coordinate 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.
* Perform a full spectrum of dimensional inspections of parts involving extremely close tolerances.
* 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.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

ASQ Certified Calibration Technician or ASQ Certified Quality Inspector 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.
3 years experience with Geo-metric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
Working knowledge of x, y, and z coordinate sytesms; surface plates; ULM systems; toolmaker measurement systems; optical vision systems, and PC-DMIS programming knowledge. Working knowledge of first article testing is a plus.
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.