Senior Engineering Technician - Catheters

Heraeus; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 91,693,000 - 104,918,000; Full time

Job summary

Heraeus Medevio in Fridley, MN is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician-Catheters to provide advanced technical support for development, characterization, and production of new catheter technologies. You will work as an engineering process expert, guiding cross-functional teams with minimal direction.

The role requires hands-on involvement in process setup, documentation, troubleshooting, and scale-up activities, with a focus on producing reliable medical device manufacturing outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 2-year technical degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering, manufacturing or process development experience.
• Experience with catheter assembly, braiding, reflow, tipping, and inspection.
• Experience in regulated medical device or OEM manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP, SPC, and manufacturing documentation systems.
• Proven ability to manage multiple technical priorities and work independently.
• Commitment to positive customer and stakeholder experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical support for engineering and process development projects.
• Serve as subject-matter expert for equipment, tooling and process setup.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation such as work instructions and setup sheets.
• Establish process windows, controls, and key operating parameters.
• Support the transition of new products from development to production.
• Train and mentor technicians and other team members.
• Maintain compliance with quality systems and documentation standards.

Skills

Independent work

Prioritization

Customer focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year technical degree

Tools

ERP systems

SPC

Manufacturing docs systems

Job description

About Heraeus

Making displays foldable? Help hearts beat with micro-particles? Work on solutions involving precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.

About Heraeus Medevio

Heraeus Medevio combines medical technology expertise with collaborative partnerships. Together with medical device manufacturers, we develop and implement solutions for defined applications. As part of the Heraeus Group, we support the professional development of our employees and offer opportunities for career development, depending on the role, location and operational conditions.

To reach our vision of improving 100 million lives every year, we foster a culture of curiosity that thrives on challenge, continuous learning, growth, and the opportunity to try new things. With sites in the United States, European Union, and Asia, and over 2,200 employees worldwide, together, we will meet tomorrow's challenges today.

Position Summary

The Senior Engineering Technician-Catheters provides advanced technical and engineering support to cross-functional teams responsible for the development, characterization, commercialization, and sustainment of new technology platforms and manufacturing processes. The Senior Engineer Technician-Catheters is recognized as an engineering process expert, operating with minimal direction and applying broad experience, sound judgment, and creativity to solve complex technical and manufacturing challenges.

This position will be located at Fridley, MN site.

What You’ll Do Every Day:

• Provide advanced, hands-on technical support for engineering and process development projects, requiring minimal engineering direction.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for equipment, tooling, and manufacturing process setup, including preparation for long-term and scalable manufacturing.
• Develop, draft, and maintain manufacturing and process documentation, including work instructions, setup sheets, certification checklists, visual aids, and related materials.
• Establish, document, and control process windows, process controls, and key operating parameters.
• Apply creative problem-solving skills to analyze root cause, understand cause-and-effect relationships, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Support the transition of new products and technologies from development into production, including training and coaching manufacturing personnel.
• Provide ongoing engineering and manufacturing support to optimize processes, tooling, and production performance through controlled and documented process changes.
• Utilize ERP, SPC, and related systems to support engineering activities, manufacturing coordination, scheduling, and shipment responsibilities.
• Provide technical support to Sales, Customer, and cross-functional teams as requested.
• Train and mentor technicians and other team members based on demonstrated expertise and experience.
• Maintain compliance with established quality systems, process change procedures, and documentation standards.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or GED required; 2-year technical degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing or process development environment.
• Experience with catheter assembly, braiding, reflow, tipping, and inspection.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably medical device or OEM manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP, SPC, and manufacturing documentation systems.
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex projects through commercialization.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple technical priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting positive customer and stakeholder experiences.

Medevio is committed to providing competitive total compensation and benefits packages. The expected hiring range for this position is between $32.00/hour and $36.50/hour 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.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.

Heraeus is proud to be an employer that provides equal access to opportunities for all its employees. We provide fair and equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. A diverse and inclusive culture is at the heart of our Vision, Mission, and Values. We are dedicated to cultivating a workforce that reflects a broad spectrum of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.

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