CNC Programmer - Design Technician V. at Medtronic in Costa Rica

CNC Programmer - Design Technician V. Location: Alajuela Coyol, Alajuela, Costa Rica 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. A Day in the Life The CNC Programmer – Design Technician V will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining CNC programs to support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities. This role ensures precision machining of complex components, enabling rapid prototyping, design transfer, and process validation. The position requires advanced technical expertise in CNC programming, multi-axis machining, and GD&T interpretation to meet stringent quality and regulatory requirements. Qualifications Education: Technical degree in CNC Programming, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. Experience: Minimum 7+ years in CNC programming for precision machining, preferably in medical device or regulated industry. Expertise in multi-axis machining, GD&T, and CAD/CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, NX, SolidCAM). Skills: Strong understanding of G-code, toolpath optimization, and machining strategies. Knowledge of process validation, documentation, and regulatory compliance (ISO, FDA). Ability to interpret engineering drawings and collaborate in cross-functional teams. Competency Level: Advanced – Demonstrates mastery in CNC programming and machining processes, capable of leading complex projects and mentoring others. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Designs components or portions of systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing and field service operations. Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools, such as CAD, CAM, CATIA, ProEngineer, Solidworx or Siemens NX Software. Gathers information, makes studies, computes calculations, and prepares original rough layouts, sketches to present design proposal. Coordinates design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning group such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials, and contractual specifications. TECHNICIAN SUPPORT CAREER STREAM: Provides technical support in areas such as production, operations, maintenance, safety, testing, process improvement or product development. Uses schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions or defined plans to perform testing and troubleshooting on electronic or mechanical components, equipment or systems. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data using established formulae and procedures, and performs detailed mathematical calculations. For higher levels, may suggest and/or make improvements to optimize work processes. DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS Autonomy: Recognized as expert in technical area, with high degree of initiative, who trains, delegates and reviews the work of lower level employees and may be responsible for leading daily operations of a work unit. Ensures project plans and budgets are met Recommends improvements to test processes and procedures across teams. Organizational Impact: Performs most complex technical activities and identifies, evaluates, and implements continuous improvements to optimize work processes. Work consists of technical tasks of the highest complexity. Innovation and Complexity: Technical problems faced are general and may require understanding of broader sets of issues and other job areas, but typically are not complex. Responsible for working with supervisor to implement adjustments or enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area and/or functions. Communication and Influence: Communicates typically with internal contacts, including participating in benchmarking other business units. Obtains and provides technical information on matters of significant importance to one or more job areas. Leadership and Talent Management: May act as a team leader or coach and assistant to the supervisor / manager. May delegate tasks to other team members and be responsible for the review of work product and processes. Does not have formal management responsibilities, but provides input to people management decisions in this area. Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires minimum of 15 years of relevant experience. Requires high school diploma or equivalent (United States), vocational or technical education or certification (all other countries). Physical Job Requirements Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP). About Medtronic We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here