Sr Design Technician

Sr Design Technician

Requisition  64266
Category  Engineering
Business  Spinal a Biologics
Division  MSB-Core Spine - RaD
Location  USA-TN-Memphis
Relocation  Relocation eligibility to be determined
Job Type  Full Time - Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt  Non-Exempt
Shift  First
Travel Percentage  less than 10%
Experience Required  3 years
Education Required  Technical School Graduate

Medtronic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Position Description

This position requires the individual to generate engineering drawings, from conceptual drawings to final drawings, for manufacture of implants and instruments.  The individual will work under the guidance of the department manager and engineering team, and is responsible for converting general product requirements and design concepts into engineering designs which will take into account manufacturability.

Position Responsibilities

Generates prototype and final engineering drawings for products which meet specific criteria provided by the project manager.

Works with prototyping vendors to realize prototypes of generated engineering designs.

Seeks continuing education opportunities so that present level of skills can be upgraded.

Works from notes, verbal instructions, sketches and drawings, or engineering specifications; consolidates the information to be used to prepare working plans, layouts and detailed drawings.

Reviews the design and helps resolve the details not completely defined.  Determines the best combination of all the preliminary information and contributing data to develop the final design.

Develops specifications, designs or drawings using engineering principals, established company standards, procedures, and instructions.

Provides the required level of documentation for custom or standard projects.  Specific tasks include making drawings and parts lists using the CAD system and other computer tools, as required.

Reviews engineering drawings and supporting documents for adherence to company or industry design standards.

Verifies completed work; checks dimensions, materials to be used, processing information, etc.

Coordinates with other internal departments (and external vendors) affected by design development.

Assures that any changes are documented and prepared in accordance with engineering change procedures and in a timely manner.

Follows company procedures, work instructions and guidelines in the design, layout, and documentation of company custom and standard products, i.e. procedure, classification coding and retrieval system, CAD drafting and archival guidelines, etc.

Basic Qualifications

Technical degree in Engineering Technology, or equivalent, plus a minimum of 3 years experience in the field of engineering design.

Understanding of basic metal manufacturing concepts.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described here 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job involve normal vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.