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Medical Device Quality Control Jobs in Minnesota

Quality Technician

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$18.75 - $25.25/hr

Minneapolis, MN Duration: Long Term Job Overview We are seeking a Quality Technician with experience in the medical device industry to support quality assurance activities, product investigations ...

Medical Device Assembler

Plymouth, MN · On-site

$17.50 - $19.25/hr

Complete documentation (paper & electronic) for traceability and quality control * Maintain ... Experience as a Medical Device Assembler or Production Assembler. * Strong attention to detail ...

Complete production documentation accurately to support product traceability and quality ... Follow all safety procedures, cleanroom protocols, and contamination-control requirements * Perform ...

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Medical Device Assembler

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$17.50 - $18.75/hr

Complete production documentation accurately to support product traceability and quality ... Follow all safety procedures, cleanroom protocols, and contamination-control requirements * Perform ...

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Complete production documentation accurately to support product traceability and quality ... Follow all safety procedures, cleanroom protocols, and contamination-control requirements * Perform ...

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Complete production documentation accurately to support product traceability and quality ... Follow all safety procedures, cleanroom protocols, and contamination-control requirements * Perform ...

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Complete production documentation accurately to support product traceability and quality ... Follow all safety procedures, cleanroom protocols, and contamination-control requirements * Perform ...

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How much do medical device quality control jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical device quality control in Minnesota is $21.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.97 and $23.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is medical device quality control?

Medical Device Quality Control refers to the processes and procedures used to ensure that medical devices meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards before they reach the market. This involves rigorous inspection, testing, and documentation throughout the manufacturing process to prevent defects and ensure consistent product performance. Quality control professionals work to identify issues, monitor compliance with industry regulations like ISO 13485 and FDA requirements, and help maintain the integrity of healthcare products. Their role is crucial in protecting patient safety and upholding the reputation of medical device manufacturers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical device quality control professional?

To thrive in Medical Device Quality Control, you need a solid understanding of quality assurance principles, regulatory standards (such as ISO 13485 or FDA 21 CFR Part 820), and experience with inspection techniques, often supported by a degree in engineering or life sciences. Familiarity with tools like statistical process control (SPC) software, electronic quality management systems (eQMS), and documentation protocols is typical. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills are essential soft skills for excelling in this role. These competencies are crucial for ensuring product safety, regulatory compliance, and maintaining the reputation of the medical device manufacturer.

What are some common challenges faced in a medical device quality control role, and how can I prepare for them?

Professionals in Medical Device Quality Control often face challenges such as keeping up with evolving regulatory standards, managing documentation for audits, and ensuring consistent product quality across batches. To prepare, it's helpful to develop strong attention to detail, stay updated on FDA and ISO guidelines, and build effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams like manufacturing and R&D. Being proactive in identifying potential risks and participating in continuous improvement initiatives can also help you succeed in this role.

What is the difference between Medical Device Quality Control vs Medical Device Quality Assurance?

AspectMedical Device Quality ControlMedical Device Quality Assurance
FocusInspecting and testing products to identify defectsDeveloping and maintaining quality systems and processes
ActivitiesProduct testing, inspection, samplingAudits, process validation, compliance management
CertificationsISO 13485, GMP trainingISO 13485, regulatory standards
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, manufacturing floorsQuality departments, regulatory offices

Medical Device Quality Control focuses on testing and inspecting products to ensure they meet quality standards, while Medical Device Quality Assurance emphasizes establishing systems and processes to prevent defects and ensure compliance. Both roles are essential in maintaining high-quality medical devices and often work closely within the industry.

What cities in Minnesota are hiring for Medical Device Quality Control jobs?

Cities in Minnesota with the most Medical Device Quality Control job openings:

Infographic showing various Medical Device Quality Control job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 7% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,749 per year, or $21 per hour.

Medical Device Quality Inspector

Vadnais Heights, MN • On-site

Aerotek
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 5K employees

$18 - $22/hr

Full-time, Contractor, Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Quality Inspector/Quality Support SpecialistMedical Device Manufacturing | 12-Hour Night ShiftMake an Impact on Products That Improve Lives

Are you passionate about quality, precision, and ensuring products meet the highest standards? Join a growing medical device manufacturer where your work directly supports the production of life-changing healthcare products.

We're looking for a Quality Inspector II / Quality Support Specialist to help ensure incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products meet strict quality and regulatory requirements. If you enjoy working with measurements, inspections, microscopes, data analysis, and solving quality challenges, this could be an excellent long-term opportunity.

Why You'll Like This Role
  • Stable medical device industry with long-term career opportunities
  • Work in a clean, organized, and quality-driven environment
  • Be part of a collaborative team that values your expertise
  • Opportunity for permanent hire and career advancement
  • Consistent full-time hours with a built-in rotating schedule that provides multiple days off throughout the month
  • Company events, volunteer opportunities, and employee engagement activities
  • Minimal microscope usage

What You'll Be Doing
  • Perform inspections on incoming materials, work-in-process components, and finished products
  • Use precision measuring equipment, microscopes, calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, and other inspection tools
  • Review blueprints, specifications, and engineering documents to verify product quality
  • Investigate and document non-conforming materials and quality concerns
  • Monitor production quality trends using Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Complete quality documentation and support compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS)
  • Audit manufacturing processes and ensure adherence to quality standards
  • Train and support production employees on quality expectations and inspection methods
  • Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to drive continuous improvement

What We're Looking For
  • At least 1 year of quality inspection experience in manufacturing
  • Experience using measuring tools and reading blueprints or engineering drawings
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Experience working with small components and precision inspection
  • Comfortable using computers, documentation systems, and Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
Preferred Qualifications
  • Medical device, electronics, or regulated manufacturing experience
  • Cleanroom experience
  • Microscope inspection experience
  • Knowledge of SPC and quality systems
  • Experience with SmartScope equipment

Work Environment

This position is based in a clean, highly regulated medical manufacturing facility. You'll work with advanced production equipment, microscopes, and precision inspection tools while helping ensure products meet the highest quality standards.

The facility offers a professional yet relaxed atmosphere where teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement are valued. Employees describe the environment as clean, supportive, and focused on doing meaningful work that makes a difference.

Schedule

12-Hour Rotating Night Shift

6:00 PM – 6:30 AM

Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM (2-2-3 Schedule)

Work a predictable 2-2-3 schedule that provides extended stretches of time off while maintaining full-time hours.

If you're looking for a stable opportunity where your attention to detail matters and your work helps deliver critical medical products, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vadnais Heights, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vadnais Heights,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.


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About Aerotek

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We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our "people are everything" spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services and travel arrangement services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Hanover, MD, US