Calibration / Metrology Technician II

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 14 Aug 2026 Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life At Medtronic, precision matters. As a Calibration / Metrology Technician II, you will help ensure the accuracy, reliability, and compliance of the instrumentation that supports the manufacturing of life-saving medical technologies. In this role, you'll perform equipment calibration and troubleshooting while helping maintain regulatory compliance and audit readiness across the site. This is a fully onsite position (1st shift) based in Eatontown, NJ, where in-person collaboration is essential to supporting our manufacturing operations and delivering life-changing therapies. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: Calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, optical, pressure, temperature and other precision measuring equipment. Perform calibrations in accordance with established procedures, engineering specifications, and calibration standards. Set up and execute calibration methods, sequences, and test procedures. Disassemble, clean, repair, and replace defective components on calibration and test equipment. Troubleshoot instrumentation issues to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime. Maintain accurate calibration records and documentation to support FDA, ISO, and internal quality requirements. Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Facilities teams to resolve equipment issues and maintain audit readiness. Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance calibration processes, equipment performance, and operational efficiency. Monitor and verify equipment performance using statistical process control and other quality methods, as appropriate. Able to work a rotational on-call schedule as needed based on business need, roughly once every 6 weeks. Required Qualifications 1+ years of relevant experience Preferred Qualifications 2+ years of calibration, metrology, instrumentation, or related technical experience. Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or similar). Knowledge of calibration principles, metrology, and measurement systems. Experience troubleshooting electronic and electromechanical instrumentation. Familiarity with calibration management systems and quality documentation. Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 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. ‌ Recruitment Fraud Alert We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind: Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses. Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments. If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com. ‌ 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):$51,200.00 - $76,800.00 This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP). 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 compensation are available to those 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). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to 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). Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico. Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race,