Sr. Electrical Engineering Technician - Mfg Eng

Terumo Cardiovascular Group; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 46,700 - 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A leading medical device company in Elkton, MD is seeking a qualified Technical Support Specialist to ensure the safety and quality of products. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in troubleshooting, equipment upgrades, and technical documentation. A background in the medical device industry and relevant electrical qualifications are essential for this role. This position provides a competitive salary range of $33.90–$47.00/hr and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 7 years of experience in mechanical or electrical capacity.
• Experience in the medical device industry is a plus.
• Certification as an electrician or in electrical trades is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to machine operators by troubleshooting equipment.
• Plan and implement equipment upgrades to improve production performance.
• Develop technical documentation and safe operating procedures.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Knowledge of industrial controls components

Ability to read and update electrical schematics

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Technology AAS degree

Tools

PLC programming

Measurement tools

Job description

Location: Elkton, MD, US

Company: Terumo Medical Corporation

Department: Manufacturing Engineering

Terumo Medical Corporation (TMC) develops, manufactures, and markets a complete, solutions-based portfolio of high-quality medical devices used in a broad range of applications across numerous areas of the healthcare industry. TMC places a premium on providing customers with world‑class products, training, and education programs that drive clear economic value, better clinical outcomes and improved quality of life for patients. TMC is part of Tokyo‑based Terumo Corporation; one of the world’s leading medical device manufacturers with $6+ billion in sales, 30,000+ employees worldwide and operations in more than 160 nations. Terumo Medical Corporation is comprised of two strategic business divisions: Terumo Interventional Systems and Terumo Medical Products.

We believe that the future is bright for everyone at Terumo. We work with the future in mind to generate lasting change, create a bigger impact and produce greater outcomes for today, and for decades to come.

At Terumo we believe in the power of personal growth and will encourage you to get in the driver’s seat — progressing in the direction you want to go by deepening your skills throughout your career. We want you to be bold, think outside the box, experiment, innovate and deliver what’s next for quality healthcare. You will be part of a collaborative, respectful and resilient team of associates and leaders around the world, working together as partners to achieve more than you thought possible, providing real‑world, impactful solutions for patients.

Join us and help shape wherever we go next!

Advancing healthcare with heart

Job Summary

This role is responsible for supporting the performance, safety, reliability, and quality of products and equipment at Terumo Medical Corporation’s Elkton, MD facility. The position focuses on investigating, planning, and implementing changes related to existing products, new product introductions, and manufacturing process improvements. It requires hands‑on technical support, documentation, and collaboration across engineering and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to machine operators and technicians by troubleshooting equipment and resolving manufacturing issues to ensure continuous production.
• Plan and implement equipment upgrades and modifications to improve performance, address obsolescence, and support new product introductions.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and safe operating procedures in compliance with regulatory and quality system requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to execute process and equipment validations, ensuring compliance and operational readiness.
• Train production personnel on equipment operation and safety protocols to ensure consistent and safe manufacturing practices.
• Participate in project teams to contribute ideas and methods for performance improvement and operational efficiency.
• Maintain positive communication and collaboration with internal teams, contractors, and vendors to support engineering and production goals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)

• Knowledge of industrial controls components, motors, PLCs, HMIs and robots.
• Familiar with NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 79.
• Ability to read and update electrical schematics.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills and use of measurement tools and other calibrated devices.
• Considerable standing, reaching, pulling, stooping, etc., with occasional assistance lifting of weights up to 100 lbs. (SHARED LIFT).
• Demonstrated electrical skills with the ability to support the installation and troubleshooting of controls components, vision systems, and high‑precision measurement devices for industrial equipment upgrades or replacement.
• Understanding of machine change orders, equipment installations and functional verification of industrial manufacturing equipment. Ability to make precise adjustments and measurements to delicate equipment.

Qualifications/Background Experiences

• Electrical Technology AAS degree or demonstrated relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in a mechanical or electrical capacity.
• Experience in medical device industry and manufacturing environment a plus.
• Certified electrician or electrical skilled trades highly desirable.
• Building and wiring electrical control panels.
• Experience with data networking.
• PLC ladder logic and configuring electrical components.

It is Terumo’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As a Company, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.

Final compensation packages may be higher or lower than what is listed, and will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, internal equity, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand. We provide competitive and comprehensive benefit options which include: annual bonus, paid vacation, paid holidays, health, dental and vision benefits, 401(k), with matching contributions, tax‑advantaged savings accounts, legal plan, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, voluntary long‑term disability, short‑term disability, critical illness and accident insurance, parental leave, personal leave, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, and an employee assistance program. $33.90–$47.00/hr