Process Development Engineer – III

Heraeus; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Heraeus Medevio in Fridley, MN is seeking a Process Development Engineer III to lead the design, development, and validation of manufacturing processes for medical devices. This full-time role requires hands-on work, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to support commercial release to production.

You will mentor engineers, drive tooling and equipment qualification, and communicate technical concepts to varied audiences while traveling between Fridley and White Bear Lake as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or related field preferred; other relevant education may be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience; 1 year may be substituted for a degree and 3 years for a doctorate.
• Experience in medical devices or manufacturing processes is highly desired.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions using statistics and validated methods.
• Experience with process validation, installation qualification, and engineering deliverables from product development.

Responsibilities

• Lead process design, development, and validation activities for medical devices through the product development process.
• Demonstrate ability to solve complex problems, select processes, and address technical challenges.
• Utilize DOE, pFMEA, DFM, and statistics to drive decisions.
• Develop and document processes for introducing new products into manufacturing.
• Lead tooling/fixturing and equipment identification, procurement, and installation.
• Mentor other engineers and promote continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with technicians and operators to solve technical problems on the floor.
• Establish regional relationships and share best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

DOE

Statistics

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

DFM

pFMEA

DOE tools

Engineering studies

Job description

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Process Development Engineer III

Date: Jul 29, 2026

Company: Heraeus

Engineer III - Process Development

Heraeus Medevio

Permanent

Full Time

Position Summary

As part of the process development team, The Process Development Engineer II will be responsible for creating robust and sustainable manufacturing processes for medical components and devices. As a Process Development Engineer III, you will provide technical leadership for the commercial release of products to production by working cross-functionally through the Medevio product development process. Success in this position requires hands-on process work, data analysis, customer communication, coordination and documentation.

We are open to hiring at an Engineer III or Senior EIII level. This position will be based out of Fridley, MN but will require movement between both that site and the White Bear Lake, MN location.

What You’ll Do Every Day:

• Lead in the execution of the process design, development, and validation activities for medical devices through the product development process.
• Demonstrates consistent understanding in determining solutions for complex problems, process selection decisions, and technical challenges.
• Utilizes process characterization skills and tools such as Design on Experiments (DOE), pFMEA, DFM, and statistics to make data driven decisions.
• Ensure that proper technical processes are developed, implemented, maintained, and documented to successfully introduce new products into manufacturing.
• Lead new tooling/fixturing & equipment identification, procurement, and installation. Drive execution of these activities to document, qualify or verify tooling or equipment for use.
• Creates or leverages documents such as process validation protocols or engineering studies that demonstrate technical rationale for associated decision.
• Willing and able to mentor other engineers and promote a culture of feedback.
• Works collaboratively with technicians and operators on the production floor to solve technical problems.
• Establishes regional relationships and collaborates to ensure best practices utilized.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or related technical field strongly preferred; other relevant postsecondary education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required; 1 year of relevant experience may be substituted for a graduated degree and 3 years for a doctorate degree.
• Manufacturing or Process Development experience in one or more of the following highly desired: medical devices (delivery systems or catheters), micro-assembly, reflow, laser ablation/welding/marking.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Process Development Engineering.
• Able to make complex data driven decisions utilizing statistics.
• Experience with process validation, installation qualification, and engineering deliverables from the product development process.
• Able to identify, execute, and communicate on any technical and/or project workstreams.
• Able to communicate complex technical concepts to all audiences including senior management, production employees, and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to develop cross-functional relationships and influence to drive results.
• Demonstrates strong leadership in communicating and championing the need for continuous improvements and continued change to meet company needs.
• Must be willing and able to travel between Fridley, MN and White Bear Lake, MN sites, as needed.

Medevio is committed to providing competitive total compensation and benefits packages. The expected hiring range for this position is between $100,000 and $117,000 based upon a full-time schedule. This is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. Base salaries are determined by taking a variety of factors in account, including, but not limited to, candidate qualifications, geographic locations, market conditions and internal equity. This position is bonus eligible, with a target bonus of 10%. Our total compensation package includes eligibility for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, education reimbursement, paid parental leave and paid time off.