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Bring your talents to an industry leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions. You can be proud to be a part of technologies that are rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000 passionate people. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world.

If you pride yourself on your meticulous attention to detail with a passion for quality assurance and patient safety, this may be the role for you. The Quality Technician III provides technical support through detailed product inspection and collaboration with the engineering team. Primary responsibilities would span support across Spinal and Biologics therapy solutions within the Cranial and Spinal Technologies operating unit of the Neuroscience portfolio. The position will be based in Memphis, TN reporting to the Metrology Sr. Supervisor.

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

• Performs analyses, inspection on components/ subassemblies, packaging materials, and/or finished products from manufacturing to ensure quality standards and compliance to internal and regulatory requirements.
• Leads development of inspection programs from blueprints, CAD/ operation sheets and performs inspections and analyses with advanced metrology equipment.
• Prepares and monitors quality statistics and reports.
• Leads test method validations and assists in the development of custom tooling, fixturing/ gaging.
• Assist in the management of the advanced manufacturing technology center – control of jobs and parts through the lab along with monitoring of testing equipment.
• Effectively work with teams across internal and external manufacturing facilities to satisfy requirements and collaborate for root cause investigations/ continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conducts non-conformance tests of manufactured, packaged, or tested product.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience of relevant experience and may require vocational or technical education or certification in addition to prior work experience
• High School Diploma or GED

• 4 years of experience inspecting components or finished products within medical device or related field. 
• Vocational or technical diploma or certificate is highly preferred.
• Ability to program and evaluate machine capabilities for inspections across complex components with tight tolerances.
• Proficient with Blueprint interpretation, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Utilizing measuring equipment and software tools for inspection, including but not limited to; CMMs, Vision systems, Smart Profile, Keyence, Micrometers, Calipers, Optical comparators etc. 
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office Suite 
• Familiarity with ISO, ASQ, and ANSI sampling plans

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. Learn more about our benefits here. 

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here. 

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).