Technician I
MiniMed
Summary
Behind every life-changing device is a Technician I who made it possible. Join our team and play a vital role in producing innovative medical devices that improve the lives of people living with diabetes.
Job description
About the Role
Behind every life-changing device is a Technician I who made it possible. Join our team and play a vital role in producing innovative medical devices that improve the lives of people living with diabetes.
Responsibilities
3rd Shift (Friday to Tuesday)
- Performs a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical areas.
- Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems.
- Works from schematics, engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
- Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format.
- Performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed; prepares prescribed compounds and solutions.
- Read, interpret, and use drawings, electrical and control circuit diagrams, equipment, and schematic manuals as references when performing control, mechanical, and electrical works.
- Maintain machines and manufacturing equipment working in excellent conditions. Inspect their mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic components to detect or verify that they are operating properly.
- Assemble and install equipment and machinery using hand precision tools.
- Maintain work relations and coordination with personnel in the production, quality and Engineering department.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
- 0 years of experience required.
- Requires high school diploma or equivalent (United States), vocational or technical education or certification (all other countries).
Nice to have
- Associate degree in electronics, instrumentation or industrial electromechanics.
- Multi-tasking is an essential part of the position.
- Team experience.
- Medical Device background.
- Experience troubleshooting semi-automated systems including test, assembly, and other process equipment.
- Basic knowledge of pneumatics and electro-pneumatics, instrumentation, laser, vision system, electric motors, and electricity principles.
- Experience in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Basic knowledge of computer repair/programming.
Requirements
- 0 years of experience required
- High school diploma or equivalent (United States), vocational or technical education or certification (all other countries)
- Associate degree in electronics, instrumentation or industrial electromechanics (preferred)
- Multi-tasking is an essential part of the position (preferred)
- Team experience (preferred)
- Medical Device background (preferred)
- Experience troubleshooting semi-automated systems including test, assembly, and other process equipment (preferred)
- Basic knowledge of pneumatics and electro-pneumatics, instrumentation, laser, vision system, electric motors, and electricity principles (preferred)
- Experience in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting (preferred)
- Basic knowledge of computer repair/programming (preferred)
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible benefits package
- Short-term incentive plan
Company overview
MiniMed is a leading medical device company specializing in diabetes management technologies, with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1983 by visionary entrepreneur Alfred E. Mann. Originally acquired by Medtronic in 2001, MiniMed recently became an independent publicly-traded company in 2026, trading on Nasdaq under the ticker "MMED" with a market capitalization of approximately $5.29 billion. The company is headquartered in Northridge, California, and employs nearly 8,000 dedicated professionals focused on advancing diabetes care. MiniMed is unique as the only diabetes technology company that manufactures both insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), offering integrated systems like the MiniMed 780G system with SmartGuard technology. Their flagship products include automated insulin delivery systems, continuous glucose monitoring sensors, and smart insulin pens designed to simplify diabetes management and improve patient outcomes. With a mission to make diabetes more predictable and manageable, MiniMed has established itself as a pioneer in diabetes technology, providing innovative solutions that help patients achieve better glucose control and enhance their quality of life.