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Equipment Maintenance Tech III, 2nd Shift

Medtronic · North Haven, CT · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagement$59k–$89k/yrFull-time

About the role

In this role, you'll perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and equipment improvements across a variety of manufacturing systems. You'll collaborate with engineers, production teams, and fellow technicians to maximize equipment performance while supporting Medtronic's commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence. This is a fully onsite position, at our North Haven site, working a 2nd shift schedule (M-F 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM).

Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment used in medical device production.
  • Diagnose equipment failures, identify root causes, and repair or replace mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, hydraulic, and electronic components.
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize equipment downtime and improve equipment reliability.
  • Troubleshoot machine controllers, electrical systems, PLC-controlled equipment, robotics, vacuum pumps, and other automated manufacturing systems.
  • Utilize technical drawings, electrical schematics, diagrams, specifications, manuals, and work instructions to complete repairs and maintenance activities.
  • Operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, testing instruments, and diagnostic equipment safely and effectively.
  • Accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and equipment history in maintenance management systems and repair logs.
  • Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to support equipment upgrades, process improvements, and reliability initiatives.
  • Assist with redesigning or modifying mechanical, electrical, electronic, optical, or vacuum systems for integration into existing manufacturing equipment.
  • Support equipment installations, commissioning, validations, and continuous improvement projects.
  • Estimate labor, materials, and equipment needs for maintenance projects and prepare requisitions when needed.
  • Maintain compliance with Medtronic quality standards, regulatory requirements, and safety procedures.
  • Contribute ideas that improve equipment performance, manufacturing efficiency, and overall operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 4 years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience troubleshooting and repairing automated manufacturing equipment in a production environment.
  • Working knowledge of machine controllers, PLCs, robotics, electrical systems, vacuum pumps, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
  • Experience diagnosing electrical, mechanical, and control system failures.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
  • Experience supporting equipment process improvements, machine modifications, and reliability initiatives.
  • Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) and preventive maintenance programs.
  • Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a continuous improvement mindset.

Pay

  • Salary range: $59,200.00 - $88,800.00 (applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California)
  • This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP)

Benefits

For regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

For all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Schedule

2nd shift, Monday–Friday 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM. Fully onsite at the North Haven site.

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