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 a Cell Team Lead for our Tempe, Arizona location. Working in a clean room environment, the Cell Team Lead assures the smooth and stable operation of the Wafer Fab workflow and contributes to improvements in standards of quality, cost, and service within Wafer Operations.

We have openings on A and B shift. The A shift works every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday from 5:30am-5:42pm. The B shift works every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Wednesday from 5:30am-5:42pm.

This role offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation package, including benefits, as well as career potential in the growing medical device and semiconductor industry. Come join us and Engineer the Extraordinary!

A Day in the Life

In this role, you will support continuous improvement activities within the defined processes through observations, interactions, and basic problem-solving activities with employees in the Gemba. Together, with your team members, you will ensure the quality of all products produced and ensure they meet defined quality standards. In addition, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with the smooth and efficient running of workflows.
• Define, assess, update and audit adherence to standardized work within the Workflows and Cell Operating Subsystems.
• In conjunction with the Manufacturing Training Team, train other team members, and maintain cell cross-training matrix.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication between Principal Assemblers, Planning, Technicians, Engineers, and others
• Observe the cell operating, recognizing normal from abnormal conditions. Conduct regular Workflow visual management reviews through standard Gemba leadership walks.
• Identify, resolve and\or escalate, as appropriate, issues within the workflows, using A3 DMAIC process to identify root cause of issues.
• Ensure required documentation and visual management information are completed timely and accurately, and in accordance with relevant approved COS standards.
• Promote a positive team environment.

Must Have – Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience

Nice to Have - Preferred Qualifications

Exceptionally qualified candidates will have the following experiences and/or qualifications:

• Proficient using FactoryWorks and MS Office programs on a computer
• Previous Wafer Fab experience
• Ability to read, understand and work with technical and non-technical documentation, including visual aids, detailed diagrams, schematics, and related quality documentation.
• A demonstrated record of excellent performance in meeting high standards of quality, quantity, leadership and dependability (attendance and punctuality).
• Ability to use various inspection and measurement instruments, such as microscopes.
• Be well organized and possess good record-keeping skills.

About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description 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. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)