Engineering Technician II 1st shift

About Cretex Medical

Cretex Medical is a leading contract manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for the medical device industry. Our customers view us as a trusted partner in the areas of injection molding laser processing metal stamping and device assembly. Learn more at .

Position Summary:

The Engineering Technician II will work alongside Manufacturing Engineers supporting technical operations in a high-volume medical device contract manufacturing facility. This person is directly responsible for assembling prototypes executing test protocols documenting results evaluating new manufacturing process instructions and providing feedback to the engineering and manufacturing teams. This position will also assist with developing and maintaining tooling and fixtures and will focus on varius catheter process development and manufacturing processes.

This position is in our Brooklyn Park facility.

First point of contact for technical support escalation for operations
Provide assembly process feedback to the engineering team
Responsible to monitor inspect setup calibrate and maintain manufacturing process equipment
Research and identify manufacturing or engineering solutions
Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues including but not limited to machining injection molding laser processing stamping or packaging
Assist engineers as they create modify and test products and processes
Inspect products and processes for flaws and identify areas of improvement
Conduct tests and collect data in support of validation activities
Utilize and uses computer-aided design and drafting software
Develops production drawings for manufacturing
Reads and complies with work instructions set up sheets and checklists
Enters production information into the ERP system on a timely basis
Generate ECO/DCO and process documentation changes related to manufacturing changes such as work instruction changes print changes documentation updates etc.
Perform equipment set-ups as required
Support and comply with the company Quality System ISO and medical device requirements
Read understand and follow work instructions and standard work
Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing customer service engineering quality and finance

• 3 years of experience working as an engineering technician
• Hands on experience building medical catheters using typical assembly techniques and equipment stronglypreferred
• Experience with catheter assembly
• Experience facilitating executing and documenting process characterizationand validation studies
• Demonstrate abilityto execute process improvement
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices & Quality Systems Regulations is desirable
• Medical product experience
• Must have good communication and documentation skills
• Must have problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Working knowledge of CAD software platforms AutoCAD SolidWorks or Pro-E experience is desired.
• Ability to cross train in other areas of production when required
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint Publisher)
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

Desirable Criteria and Qualifications

Associate Degree in Engineering
3-5 years of engineering experience

What is it like to work at Cretex Medical

We recognize the contribution of every individual and promote growth safety and security for all our employees. Cretex Medical values performance and pays competitive wages along with a rich benefit package. We offer a positive work environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

Here are some of things that employees have said about working for Cretex Medical:

• The culture at Cretex is collaborative. Everyone here is willing to help you whether it is a director a machinist or your boss. Everyone is always willing to help you figure out a project and get it done right.
• I would tell potential interns that Cretex is a great company to work for. It has set a high bar for corporate culture as well as the quality of work you can do. I would definitely recommend it.
• I learned that I really like the medical device industry. The importance and the gravity of what we do here is felt by the employees. You can have that passion in your work because you know what you are striving for is to save lives.

We encourage you to explore the many opportunities Cretex Medical can offer you as a valued team member.

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills relevant experience education internal equity business needs and local market conditions. While the full hiring range is shared for transparency offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

All Employees:

Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service) Cretex University 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost wellness program with incentives an employee death benefit and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees.

20hours:

Cretexs medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20 hours/week.

30 hours:

Parental Leave accident and critical illness benefits optional employee spouse and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30 hours per week.

(Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

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