Junior Engineering Technician - temporary position (1-year contract)

Location: Yoqneam Illit, North, Israel

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A Day in the LifeThe Engineering Technician is part of Medtronic's Operations and Manufacturing function, supporting the production of medical devices used by healthcare providers and patients worldwide. The team partners with engineering and manufacturing groups to maintain equipment performance, support process improvements, and ensure reliable, high-quality production operations.

The Engineering Technician provides hands-on technical support for manufacturing equipment, production processes, and engineering initiatives. This role partners with engineers and operations teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, support process optimization activities, and help maintain safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations.

This is a temporary (1-year contract), on-site position based in Yokneam.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide technical support for manufacturing equipment, processes, and engineering projects.

Troubleshoot equipment, instrumentation, and process issues to minimize production downtime.

Monitor equipment performance and collect operational, calibration, inspection, testing, and repair data.

Perform technical investigations and resolve equipment malfunctions and process deviations.

Support process improvement initiatives focused on yield, cycle time, quality, safety, and cost.

Assist with implementation and sustainment of 5S and visual management activities.

Support workstation organization, material flow improvements, and workplace standardization.

Contribute to production line layout optimization and productivity improvement projects.

Required Qualifications

Ability to read and follow technical procedures, work instructions, and documentation.

Knowledge of equipment calibration, preventive maintenance, and process control activities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in manufacturing, engineering support, or production operations in a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industries.

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Familiarity with quality systems and compliance requirements within a manufacturing environment.

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.

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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.

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP).