Senior Extrusion Technician - Medical Devices (Bonus)

Heraeus; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 44,083 - 50,282; Full time

Job summary

Heraeus Medevio in Fridley, MN is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician – Extrusions to support cross-functional teams, set up and run extrusion equipment, and ensure quality when developing new technology platforms. You will troubleshoot processes, document procedures, and help transition projects to production while balancing safety and efficiency.

Some travel to White Bear Lake may be required. The role combines hands-on manufacturing with engineering problem solving in a medical device

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 2-year technical degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant technician experience.
• Demonstrated experience in tubing extrusion.
• Experience with a medical multi-lumen extrusion preferred.
• Ability to move between Fridley, MN and White Bear Lake, MN sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced support for engineering projects.
• Sets up, runs, and adjusts extrusion equipment per specialized standards on multiple pieces of machinery.
• Perform quality checks and examine product for defects and size variations and complete production documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment problems to meet quality and efficiency targets.
• Work independently with little supervision.
• Create draft manufacturing documents including work instructions, certification checklists, visual aids, setup sheets, etc.
• Understand cause and effect as it pertains to process development.
• Provide advanced support for transitioning projects into production including training of manufacturing personnel.
• Provide ongoing engineering support optimizing tooling and production processes.
• Implement controlled changes within parameters and change procedures.
• Provide training to others based on expertise or demonstrated work performance.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Tubing extrusion experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality testing

Education

High School Diploma

2-year technical degree

Job description

Heraeus Medevio in Fridley, MN is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician – Extrusions to support cross-functional teams, set up and run extrusion equipment, and ensure quality when developing new technology platforms. You will troubleshoot processes, document procedures, and help transition projects to production while balancing safety and efficiency.

Some travel to White Bear Lake may be required. The role combines hands-on manufacturing with engineering problem solving in a medical device