Calibration Engineer I.

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A Day in the Life

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

• Performs precise calibrations and preventive and corrective maintenance on measuring and test equipment, systems, instruments, tools, gauges and fixtures and the calibration and validation of test and data analysis equipment
• and systems used for clinical research, trials and product testing.
• Sets up test equipment and conducts tests on performance and reliability of mechanical, structural or electromechanical equipment.
• Maintains, tests, troubleshoots, calibrates, and repairs a variety of circuits, components, analytical equipment and instrumentation for laboratory and manufacturing equipment.
• Develops calibration operating procedures, logs, protocols and/or documentation for instruments and may prepare technical reports with recommendations for solutions to technical problems.
• Selects, specifies, maintain and/or procures instrument spare parts and purchase of components to minimize machine downtime.
• Analyzes results and may develop test specifications and electrical schematics.
• Coordinates calibration with outside contractors for equipment that cannot be maintained internally.

Nice to have:

• Fluent English (written and spoken) – project follow-up and communication are conducted entirely in English.
• Knowledge of metrology and equipment calibration.
• Experience in equipment maintenance and repair.

TECHNICAL SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM: An individual contributor with responsibility in our technical functions to advance existing technology or introduce new technology and therapies. Formulates, delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering R&D, systems or initiatives related to new technologies or therapies – from design to implementation - while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills.

DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS

Autonomy: Entry-level individual contributor on a project or work team.
Works with close supervision.

Organizational Impact: Delivers work of limited scope, typically smaller, less complex projects or related activities.

Innovation and Complexity: Identifies, defines and addresses problems that are not immediately evident but typically not difficult or complex.
Makes minor changes in systems and processes to solve problems.

Communication and Influence: Communicates primarily with internal contacts within immediate group.
Contacts others to gather, confirm and convey information.

Leadership and Talent Management: N / A – job at this level is focused on self-development.

Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires practical knowledge and demonstrated competence within job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or for degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)( 4)(iii)(A) and minimum of 2 years relevant experience, or advanced degree 0 years prior relevant experience.

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. 

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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.
 

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).