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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.
A Day in the Life
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.

Must Have: Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience

Nice to Have: Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
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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):$59,200.00 - $88,800.00
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
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