at Medtronic
Location
Eatontown, New Jersey, United States of America
Compensation
$59k–$89k USD
Posted
1 weeks ago
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Posted $89k · in the market band
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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.
As a Facilities Technician III, you'll play a critical role in maintaining the infrastructure that supports the manufacturing of life-changing medical technologies. This position is ideal for an experienced facilities professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex systems, driving continuous improvement, and working collaboratively across operations to ensure a safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing environment.
This is a fully onsite position (2nd shift) based in Eatontown, NJ, where in-person collaboration is essential to supporting our manufacturing operations and delivering life-changing therapies.
Responsibilities may include:
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility electrical and mechanical infrastructure to support manufacturing operations.
Operate, monitor, maintain, and optimize critical utility systems, including:
HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems
Water for Injection (WFI) systems
Purified Water systems
Process utility equipment
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on facility equipment in accordance with established maintenance schedules.
Diagnose equipment malfunctions and perform repairs while minimizing downtime and ensuring operational continuity.
Maintain and repair mechanical components, electrical equipment, motors, pumps, compressors, piping systems, and related facility infrastructure.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), manufacturer specifications, regulatory requirements, and Medtronic safety and quality standards during all maintenance activities.
Assist with HVAC system setup, maintenance, balancing, and performance optimization.
Support facility equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications to improve reliability and efficiency.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, inspections, and equipment documentation within computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), where applicable.
Develop, organize, and maintain inventories of maintenance spare parts, tools, and equipment to support efficient operations.
Recommend purchases of maintenance tools, equipment, replacement parts, and supplies to improve equipment reliability and streamline maintenance activities.
Partner with Facilities Engineers and cross-functional teams to develop and implement improvements to facility systems, maintenance procedures, and operational processes.
Assist in troubleshooting utility system issues and identifying root causes to support long-term corrective actions.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, energy efficiency, safety, and process optimization.
Support facility shutdowns, startup activities, and equipment qualifications as needed.
Respond to facility-related emergencies and support on-call maintenance activities, when required.
Promote a safe working environment by following all Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies and identifying opportunities to improve workplace safety.
Minimum of 3 years of related experience
Experience maintaining HVAC systems, chilled water, compressed air, purified water, WFI, or other critical utility systems.
Knowledge of electrical systems, motors, pumps, compressors, valves, piping, and mechanical equipment.
Experience interpreting blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Experience using CMMS software for work order management and maintenance documentation.
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
Understanding of GMP, FDA, ISO, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
Working knowledge of OSHA safety requirements, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and safe work practices.
Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with standard maintenance hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
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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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.
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.
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, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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