Engineering Technician I

Cirtec Medical; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement savings with company

Job summary

Cirtec Medical is seeking a hands-on Engineering Technician to support the development of life-changing medical devices. You will operate lasers, injection molders, reflow machines and diverse test equipment while adhering to CGMP and quality requirements.

You’ll collaborate with design and process teams to ideate, create, and build first prototypes, guiding them through maturation. The role emphasizes data collection, problem solving, and candid feedback to the development team to ensure

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED
• Two-year technical degree in Engineering preferred
• Experience with CGMP, FDA principles and practices
• 1+ years in engineering/manufacturing environment for medical devices
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and blueprints
• Must be fluent in English, with strong communication and organizational skills
• Maintains performance with changing priorities under minimal supervision
• Strong team collaboration skills
• Desire to learn and apply new technology

Responsibilities

• Comply with CGMP requirements to ensure consistent product quality
• Run equipment tests, collect and analyze data with engineering team
• Suggest improvements to processes based on data and observations
• Diagnose and solve problems with jobs in a timely manner
• Assist in training employees on equipment and assembly skills
• Collaborate with engineering to improve quality and solve problems
• Develop processes and procedures for projects to improve quality and cost
• Create and maintain written technical descriptions of processes and procedures
• Represent engineering on Material Review Board and cross-functional teams
• Maintain compliance with procedures and regulatory requirements
• Follow safety policies and wear PPE as required
• Prepare ECOs for processes and components
• Perform CAPA tasks

Skills

Fluent English

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree in Engineering preferred

Tools

Pro-E / CREO

SolidWorks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

For over three decades, Cirtec Medical has been a leading outsourcing partner for complex medical devices. We specialize in providing comprehensive solutions for Class II and III devices, from design and development to precision components and finished device assembly. Our expertise spans neuromodulation, implantable drug delivery, cardiac rhythm management, structural heart, mechanical circulatory support, and minimally invasive surgical systems.

Our dedicated teams prioritize growth, innovation, and collaboration. We actively seek opportunities for improvement to enhance our support for clients. If you embrace a growth mindset and thrive on challenges, you may be a perfect fit for our team!

Position Summary

This position is primarily responsible for utilizing state of the art equipment for the development of life‑changing medical devices. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating a variety of equipment including, but not limited to, lasers, injection molders, reflow machines and an array of test equipment while adhering to the quality requirements of the company. In addition, this position will work with the design and process teams to ideate, create, and build first prototypes. This individual is essential in the maturation of these prototypes and their progress through the development. Lastly, the technician must feel comfortable providing candid feedback to the development team to ensure success in later phases of the program.

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) requirements to ensure products are consistently produced and controlled according to the Quality System.
• Run equipment tests, collect data and analyze data with the engineering team.
• Make recommendations on how to improve the quality or efficiency of a process based on data and observation.
• Diagnose and solve problems with jobs in a timely manner.
• Assist in training employees on equipment and assembly skills.
• Interact effectively and assist engineering in improving quality and solving problems.
• Develop processes and procedures for projects to improve quality and cost.
• Originate and maintain written technical descriptions of processes and procedures comprehensive in scope and understandable by the audience.
• Represent engineering for Material Review Board concerning material dispositions.
• Represent Engineering in cross‑functional teams as assigned.
• Maintain compliance to procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Understand and follow safety policies and practices, attend safety training and wear PPE as required.
• Prepare ECOs (Engineering Change Orders) for processes and components.
• Perform CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) tasks.

Must Have

• High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate required
• Two‑year technical degree in Engineering preferred
• Strong drive to learn, share and teach
• Understanding of and experience with mechanical equipment
• FDA, cGMP principles and practices, (ISO 9001, ISO 13485)
• 1+ years of experience in the engineering/manufacturing environment for medical devices
• Strong computer skills associated with Microsoft software
• Ability to interpret technical drawing, blueprints, specification and illustrations
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English
• Excellent reading, writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Maintains performance with changing priorities under minimal supervision
• Possess strong team collaboration skills
• Must be able to make clear and accurate decisions
• Strong desire to learn and apply new technology

Good to have

• In‑depth understanding of one or more manufacturing processes is a plus
• Familiarity with Pro‑E / CREO and or SolidWorks is preferred
• 3+ years of experience in engineering/manufacturing environment for medical devices

Pay range from $22.00 to $28.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

Cirtec Medical Corporation considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. Cirtec Medical Corporation and all of its related companies fully endorse equal opportunity for all. Cirtec Medical provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process.

We work to create a culture that is built on innovation, respect, transparency and communication, and hope you take pride in being a member of our team. It is Cirtec's goal to create a great work environment and to keep the company a great place to work. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Our benefits include Training and career development, Healthcare and well‑being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Paid Time Off and 401(k) retirement savings with a company match.