Engineering Technician

About the role

VitalPath is a trusted contract manufacturing partner that delivers high-quality complex catheter solutions around the world. The Engineering Technician supports the Engineering, R&D, and Operations teams by developing, executing, and maintaining technical documentation, performing equipment and process qualification activities, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Draft and revise controlled documentation, including QMPs, Work Instructions (WIs), and Preventive Maintenance (PM) procedures, based on NPD, NPI, or Sustaining Engineering guidance.
• Develop draft qualification protocols for Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) in alignment with engineering and VitalPath requirements.
• Prepare and initiate change order for Engineering documents in QCBD Qualifications, Specifications, and Supporting Records.
• Create preliminary material specifications and updated specifications for engineering review.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure documentation accuracy, clarity, and adherence to internal quality and compliance standards.
• Work closely with Engineering on first pass of inputting data into cost model for management review.
• Strong communication skills interacting with vendors as needed for technical questions, quote requests, and nonconformances.
• Assist Engineering on creating Work Orders (WO)/Travelers (TVR).
• Support Operations and Quality functions by assisting with quality inspections, generating or updating quality documentation, preparing shipping documentation, and performing incoming or final inspection activities as required.

Requirements

• Technical Associate Degree or equivalent experience
• 35+ years of experience in a manufacturing/operations technical role
• Knowledge of TVRs, BOMs, and Routers
• Knowledge of QMP, WI, and SOPs
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math skills
• Working knowledge of catheter manufacturing
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Minimal travel to other VitalPath locations or customer locations

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: Post Secondary Education, Working knowledge of Quality Systems

Skills

Strong communication skills, working knowledge of Quality Systems, basic math skills, ability to lift up to 40 pounds, minimal travel, and working knowledge of catheter manufacturing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, low-cost health and dental insurance plans
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Short and long-term disability supplementals
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Minnesota earned sick and safe time
• Paid holidays
• 401K with company match
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $30.43 - $38.93. The posted hourly range complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as market conditions, level of experience and training, education, certifications, as well as internal and external equity.

Schedule

This position requires the employee to be onsite at our VitalPath Cokato, MN location. Shift/Schedule: if there’s a set schedule, VitalPath does not offer relocation assistance for this position.