Facilities Maintenance Technician III - Automation

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 Sep 2026   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 The Facilities Automation Maintenance Technician supports Distribution Operations at Medtronic’s Airways Distribution Center in Memphis, Tennessee. This facility is part of Medtronic’s U.S. distribution network and utilizes automated material handling, conveyance, sortation, packaging, and warehouse robotics technologies to support order fulfillment and product distribution activities. This position is based onsite in Memphis, TN and supports Day Shift operations within the distribution center. The role partners closely with Operations and Maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability, uptime, and efficient facility performance. The Facilities Automation Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving automated material handling systems and facility equipment that support distribution center operations. This role focuses on preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, rapid response to operational disruptions, and continuous improvement of automation and facility systems.                     Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on automation, conveyance, sortation, and material handling equipment to maximize reliability and minimize unplanned downtime Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control system issues and restore equipment to operational status following equipment failures or unplanned events Inspect, test, repair, and maintain automated systems, machinery, and facility equipment using established maintenance procedures Utilize blueprints, wiring diagrams, layouts, technical drawings, and equipment specifications to diagnose and resolve equipment issues Partner with Operations leadership to schedule and complete maintenance activities during production breaks, shift transitions, and other available operational windows Conduct routine and special inspections to identify corrective and preventive maintenance needs before equipment failures occur Apply reliability-centered maintenance practices and support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with site maintenance strategies Safely use hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and diagnostic instruments while performing maintenance activities Required Qualifications 3+ years of Automation, Manufacturing, Distribution, or Material Handling Equipment Maintenance experience Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment in an industrial, warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, including blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and equipment specifications Experience using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment to perform maintenance and repair activities Preferred Qualifications Experience troubleshooting and maintaining automated systems such as conveyors, sortation equipment, warehouse robotics, automated packaging systems, Exotec systems, Sparck box-on-demand equipment, or material handling equipment Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Electrical troubleshooting experience, including use of a multimeter for incoming power and low-voltage control systems HVAC experience, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal Certification, or demonstrated knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, Quality System Regulations