Medical Device Engineering Technician II

Cretex Companies, Inc.; Dassel (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cretex Medical is seeking an Engineering Technician to support high-volume medical device manufacturing. You will assemble prototypes, run test protocols, document results, and help develop tooling.

You will also assist in maintaining process equipment and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. You will work closely with manufacturing engineers, quality, and other teams to ensure compliant, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience working as an engineering technician.
• 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).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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
• 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

Skills

3 years engineering experience

Chemical handling

GMP & Quality Systems

Medical product experience

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Problem solving

CAD software (AutoCAD)

CAD software (SolidWorks)

CAD software (Pro/E)

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Cross-training

Multitasking

Education

Associate Degree in Engineering

3-5 years engineering experience

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Pro/E

Job description

Cretex Medical is seeking an Engineering Technician to support high-volume medical device manufacturing. You will assemble prototypes, run test protocols, document results, and help develop tooling.

You will also assist in maintaining process equipment and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. You will work closely with manufacturing engineers, quality, and other teams to ensure compliant, efficient operations.