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Engineering Technician III

Medtronic · North Haven, CT

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Level
Senior
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$59k–$89k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Medical devices
Posted
2 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A senior manufacturing role at Medtronic (medical devices) in North Haven, CT. Collect, analyze, and report production and equipment data to support operational decision-making.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Root cause, Robotics
Base pay
$59k–$89k

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Connecticut: typical posted base $88k–$132k. This one lists $59k–$89k.

Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 12 manufacturing engineer openings in Connecticut, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Connecticut plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 11 other live manufacturing postings in Connecticut.

Base pay
About 33% below similar roles

Typical $88k–$132k, from 5 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 10+)

Similar roles usually ask 10+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Lean 75%
  • ✓ Root cause 67%
  • Six Sigma 58%
  • Tooling 42%
  • New product launch 33%
  • Cost reduction 33%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Medtronic in North Haven

3 other open roles at this site · 4 people we found in manufacturing roles at Medtronic.

Full description from MedtronicAs posted on their careers site.Show

may include the following and other duties may be assigned

  • ◆Provide technical support for manufacturing processes, equipment, and production operations.
  • ◆Investigate manufacturing issues and perform root cause analyses to identify and implement corrective actions.
  • ◆Monitor process and equipment performance to improve cycle time, yield, quality, and unit cost.
  • ◆Collect, analyze, and report production and equipment data to support operational decision-making.
  • ◆Support calibration, inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair activities for manufacturing equipment.
  • ◆Troubleshoot instrument, equipment, and control system malfunctions to minimize downtime and production disruptions.
  • ◆Prepare and analyze metrics, trending reports, and salvage tracking data to identify improvement opportunities.
  • ◆Maintain process documentation and support compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum

requirements

are evident in your applicant profile.

  • ✓High School Diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of manufacturing, engineering, technician, or operations experience.

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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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, you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

The North Haven manufacturing site produces a broad portfolio of surgical and advanced energy products, including Tri-Staple™, V-Loc™, Signia™, MaxTack™, Lapro-Clip™, and robotic end effectors. This role supports day-to-day manufacturing operations by providing technical expertise to improve product quality, process performance, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency across production lines.

This position is based in North Haven, Connecticut and is fully onsite. No travel is required.

This role provides technical support for medical device manufacturing operations, partnering with engineering and production teams to troubleshoot issues, drive process improvements, and support quality and compliance objectives. The position is responsible for monitoring manufacturing processes, investigating production challenges, and implementing corrective actions that improve operational performance.

Nice to Have

  • +Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment, instruments, or production processes.
  • +Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
  • +Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting operational or manufacturing data.
  • +Experience working within regulated manufacturing environments and following documented procedures.
  • +Experience in medical device manufacturing.
  • +Experience supporting automated equipment, control systems, or production instrumentation.
  • +Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
  • +Experience with process improvement initiatives focused on quality, yield, or cycle-time performance.
  • +Experience using manufacturing metrics, trending tools, and reporting systems to drive operational improvements.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the

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