Electrical Design Technician V

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 12 Oct 2026

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A Day in the Life

At Medtronic Cardiac Ablation Solutions, we develop cardiac mapping and ablation technologies that will enable clinicians to treat patients more safely and efficiently, with more predictable procedure times and outcomes.

This position is located in Mounds View, Minnesota and requires 100% onsite presence.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide expert hands-on technical support for electrical product development, testing, troubleshooting, process improvement, and laboratory operations.

Build, modify, rework, and troubleshoot electronic assemblies, printed circuit boards, cable assemblies, prototypes, test fixtures, and capital equipment subsystems using engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.

Perform complex electrical tests; configure and operate laboratory instrumentation; collect, organize, analyze, and interpret technical data; and prepare clear test records and reports.

Diagnose difficult hardware, equipment, and system issues using structured troubleshooting methods, sound technical judgment, and knowledge spanning multiple job areas.

Partner with engineers to develop and improve test methods, fixtures, equipment setups, and laboratory workflows supporting feasibility, verification, investigations, and design changes.

• •Identify, evaluate, and implement continuous improvements that increase safety, quality, repeatability, efficiency, equipment reliability, and effectiveness across teams.
• •Train, coach, and mentor lower-level technicians and the ability to delegate tasks

Maintain accurate technical documentation, equipment records, calibration status, material inventory, and traceability in accordance with applicable procedures and quality requirements.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.

Requires minimum of 7 years of relevant experience

Requires high school diploma or equivalent (United States), vocational or technical education or certification (all other countries)

Expert knowledge of electronic systems, laboratory techniques, troubleshooting practices, electrical schematics, and standard test instrumentation.

Demonstrated ability to independently execute technical work of the highest complexity and implement improvements to systems, processes, and test capability.

Demonstrated experience training, coaching, delegating work to, or reviewing the work of other technical employees.

Preferred Qualifications

15 years of relevant technical experience in electrical product development, test engineering support, electronics manufacturing, laboratory operations, or a related field.

Associate degree or advanced technical certification in electronics, electrical engineering technology, biomedical equipment technology, or a related field.

Experience supporting medical device research and development within a regulated quality system.

Advanced proficiency with oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, function generators, electronic loads, data acquisition equipment, network analyzers, safety analyzers, and related laboratory instrumentation.

Advanced soldering, PCB rework, cable fabrication, mechanical assembly, and electronic prototype construction skills.

Experience designing or improving test fixtures, instrumentation interfaces, laboratory equipment, or semi-automated test systems.

Experience supporting design verification, test method development or validation, failure investigations, root-cause analysis, equipment qualification, and transfer to manufacturing or suppliers.

Ability to use common engineering and business tools for technical documentation, data analysis, equipment tracking, and workflow management.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical information to cross-functional partners.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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.

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 your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$90,400.00 - $135,600.00

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

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).

The following benefits and additional co