Engineering Technician II 1st shift

Polluxa, Inc.; Dassel (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cretex Medical, a leading contract manufacturer for the medical device industry, is seeking an Engineering Technician II to support technical operations in a high-volume facility. You will assemble prototypes, run test protocols, document results, and help develop tooling and fixtures while collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve processes and quality.

This role requires strong communication and documentation skills, 3 years in engineering tech, and CAD proficiency

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as an engineering technician (Engineering Technician Level II)
• Prior chemical handling experience preferred
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices & Quality Systems Regulations desirable
• Medical product experience desired
• Good communication and documentation skills required
• Working knowledge of CAD software platforms such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Pro-E

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for technical support escalation for operations
• Provide assembly process feedback to engineering team
• Monitor, inspect, set up, calibrate, and maintain manufacturing process equipment
• Research and identify manufacturing or engineering solutions
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues across processes (machining, injection molding, laser processing, stamping, packaging)
• Assist engineers with creating, modifying, and testing products and processes
• Inspect products and processes for flaws and identify improvements
• Conduct tests and collect data in support of validation activities
• Utilize CAD software and develop production drawings for manufacturing
• Read and follow work instructions, setup sheets, and checklists
• Enter production data into ERP system and manage documentation changes (ECO/DCO)
• Perform equipment setups as required
• Support adherence to ISO and medical device requirements

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Problem solving

CAD proficiency

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Pro-E

Job description

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.

P osition S ummary :

The Engineering Technician 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.

• First point of contact for technical support escalation for operations
• Provide assembly process feedback to the engineering team
• Responsible to 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, machining, injection molding, laser processing, stamping, or packaging
• 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
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
• Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance
• 3 years of experience working as an engineering technician (Engineering Technician Level II)
• Prior chemical handling experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices & Quality Systems Regulations is desirable
• Medical product experience
• Must have good communication and documentation skills
• Must have problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Working knowledge of CAD software platforms AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Pro-E experience is desired.
• Ability to cross train in other areas of production when required
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)