Calibration/Metrology Technician II- 1st Shift

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 22 Apr 2026 At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life Careers that Change Lives A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life for millions of people worldwide! We do meaningful work that contributes to improving the lives of others. We are currently looking for an experienced Calibration / Metrology Technician for our Fridley, Minnesota location. Working within the Global Quality Excellence organization, this role provides support for the Physical/Dimensional Metrology Laboratory. As part of the Global Calibration Services – US Midwest region, you will support calibration of test, inspection, and measurement equipment across the Twin Cities and have a global reaching impact delivering results for and guiding Metrology worldwide across Medtronic. With a focus on quality and compliance, we empower teams focused on research, innovation, development, and manufacturing. At Medtronic we bring bold ideas forward with seed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We're working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned Perform calibrations and measurements traceable to NIST and the International System of Units (SI) using properly maintained reference standards Calibrate and inspect a wide range of test, inspection, and measurement equipment, from general-purpose physical and dimensional tools to custom-built sterilizer systems Support multiple metrology disciplines, including: Mass, Temperature, Humidity, Vacuum Length, Optics, Conductivity Pressure, Dimensional Metrology Force, Torque, Flow, and others Create and revise calibration procedures by interpreting manufacturer manuals, laboratory methods, system requirements, and approved documentation Collaborate with equipment-owning engineers and technicians to: Schedule calibration activities Provide guidance on test and measurement equipment selection Lead adherence to documented Metrology department procedures Accurately document calibration results in the calibration tracking database using validated templates and test point grids Issue Out-of-Tolerance (OOT) and Nonconformance (NC) reports as required Work with data acquisition and validation equipment, including: Process controllers Chart recorders DC analog/signal conditioners Transducers Troubleshoot, inspect, adjust, and repair test and measurement equipment in support of new and existing projects Provide in-lab and on-site calibration support for equipment that is sensitive, immobile, or too large to relocate Work overtime as needed to support high-priority requests or project deadlines Mentor and share technical knowledge with junior technicians and department personnel Travel to other Medtronic sites within a 20-mile radius, as required Minimum Requirements Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience High School Diploma or GED Nice to Have 2 years of electronic or physical calibration-related technical school training (60 semester credits), including metrology and calibration, or equivalent military training (e.g., PMEL) ASQ Certified Calibration Technician Strong background in math, statistics, and physics Proven technical aptitude, including equipment setup and troubleshooting Proficiency with: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) Windows OS Minitab or other statistical analysis software ... (truncated, view full listing at source)