Product Development Technician II

Freudenberg Medical; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Diversity & Inclusion

Sustainability

Personal Development

Safe Environment

Job summary

Freudenberg Medical LLC in Minnetonka, MN is seeking a Product Development Technician II to support medical device development and prototyping in a regulated environment. This on-site role requires hands-on work with precision tools, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include understanding procedures, troubleshooting, managing consumables, and sharing knowledge with peers while adhering to GMP/GLP standards and regulatory requirements for medical devices.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in medical device manufacturing or prototyping.
• Experience building developmental components and prototypes using precision tools.
• Experience supporting the development and execution of test methods, and recording technical data.
• Knowledge of GDP and GDP-like documentation requirements and manufacturing work instructions.
• Familiarity with medical device materials, processes and regulatory considerations.

Responsibilities

• Understand procedures and troubleshoot basic issues.
• Manage consumables and the work area with a focus on cleanliness and organization.
• Share knowledge with peers to improve manufacturing practices.
• Receive guidance while maintaining hands-on involvement in tasks.
• Ensure compliance with GMP/GLP and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Cross-Functional Communication

Problem-Solving

Reading Technical Documents

Tools

Microscopes

Precision Tools

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Freudenberg Medical is a trusted Contract Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) partner, delivering high-quality solutions from ideation and market launch to volume production for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. With proven expertise in materials and technologies, Freudenberg Medical offers an extensive range of vertically integrated capabilities: precision molding and extrusions, complex catheters, hypotubes, and coatings.

Benefits

• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
• Sustainability & Social Commitment: We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement.
• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
• Safe Environment: We strive to ensure safety remains a top priority, and provide a stable environment for our employees.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings with company match and paid time-off. Additional details will be shared during the recruitment process.

Minnetonka, MN

On-Site

Freudenberg Medical LLC

The expected salary range for this position is $26.00 to $34.00 hourly, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications

Product Development Technician II

Responsibilities

• Intermediate understanding of procedures.
• Troubleshoots basic issues.
• Manages consumables and work area.
• Shares knowledge with peers.
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.
• Proficient understanding of GMP and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Solid grasp of medical device development processes and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO).
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to read, interpret, and create technical documents, including blueprints and schematics.
• Experience using and maintaining hand and power tools relevant to product development.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2–4 years of relevant experience in medical device manufacturing, product development, prototyping, or a similar regulated manufacturing environment.
• Prototyping & Assembly: Experience building developmental components, sub-assemblies, and prototype medical devices using precision tools, microscopes, and specialized assembly techniques.
• Test Methods: Experience supporting the development and execution of test methods, conducting product testing, and accurately recording technical data.
• Documentation & Compliance: Working knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP), manufacturing work instructions, and quality management system requirements.
• Materials & Processes: Familiarity with materials, equipment, and manufacturing processes commonly used in medical device development and production.
• Attention to Detail: Demonstrates accuracy and precision when recording data, following procedures, and maintaining quality standards.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Ability to communicate effectively and work with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams.
• Problem-Solving & Flexibility: Ability to troubleshoot assembly, testing, and process issues while adapting to changing priorities in a regulated environment.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.