Engineering Technician II 1st shift

About Cretex Medical

Cretex Medical is a leading contract manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for the medical device industry. Our customers view us as a trusted partner in the areas of injection molding, laser processing, metal stamping and device assembly. Learn more at www.cretexmedical.com.

Position Summary

The Engineering Technician II will work alongside Manufacturing Engineers supporting technical operations in a high-volume medical device contract manufacturing facility. This person is directly responsible for assembling prototypes, executing test protocols, documenting results, evaluating new manufacturing process instructions, and providing feedback to the engineering and manufacturing teams. This position will also assist with developing and maintaining tooling and fixtures and will focus on various catheter process development and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide assembly process feedback to the engineering team
• Monitor, inspect, setup, calibrate, and maintain manufacturing process equipment
• Research and identify manufacturing or engineering solutions
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues, including but not limited to, extrusion, injection molding, thermoforming, UV bonding or polymer reflow
• Assist engineers as they create, modify, and test products and processes
• Inspect products and processes for flaws and identify areas of improvement
• Conduct tests and collect data in support of validation activities
• Utilize and uses computer-aided design and drafting software
• Develops production drawings for manufacturing
• Reads and complies with work instructions, set up sheets, and checklists
• Enters production information into the ERP system on a timely basis
• Generate ECO/DCO and process documentation changes related to manufacturing changes, such as work instruction changes, print changes, documentation updates, etc.
• Perform equipment set-ups as required
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements

Requirements

• 3-5 years of engineering experience
• Associate Degree in Engineering
• 3 years of experience working as an engineering technician
• Hands-on experience building medical catheters using typical assembly techniques and equipment
• Experience with catheter assembly
• Experience facilitating, executing and documenting process characterization and validation studies
• Demonstrate ability to execute process improvement
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices & Quality Systems Regulations
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Working knowledge of CAD software platforms (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Pro-E)
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

Qualifications

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Desirable Criteria:

• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

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Benefits

• Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution
• Onsite health clinics
• Discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service)
• Cretex University
• 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost
• Wellness program with incentives
• An employee death benefit
• Employee sick and safe leave
• Parental Leave
• Accident and critical illness benefits
• Optional employee, spouse, and child life
• Short and long term disability
• Company provided life insurance
• Tuition assistance programs

Pay

USD $25.14 - USD $36.49 /Hr. This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full hiring range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.