Engineering Lead Technician, Molding Set - up

Injection Molding Machine Operator

This role supports day-to-day manufacturing execution by leading injection molding mold changeovers, start-ups, and technical troubleshooting in a regulated, cleanroom environment. You coordinate with production teams to keep equipment, molds, and automation running to approved standards while maintaining accurate documentation and a safe workplace.

What You Will Do

• Perform mold changeovers and start-ups based on production priorities, coordinating with production support roles before initiating set-ups.
• Install molds and complete machine set-ups to approved procedures, including line clearance, product identification, and first-piece inspection.
• Adjust process parameters to approved master cycles and verify stable operation; optimize settings to maintain efficient runs.
• Program molding machine sequences and execute complex robot programming (teach-in, pickers, servo robots) to support production.
• Develop and modify end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and troubleshoot automation and auxiliary systems (dryers, resin feed, peripherals).
• Diagnose and report issues with molds, machines, robots, and auxiliary equipment; initiate maintenance work orders in the maintenance system when required.
• Maintain updated process and set-up documentation and complete daily manufacturing reports for traceability and compliance.
• Lead lean workplace organization activities (6S) and train operators and set-up personnel to standardize safe, effective set-up practices.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience performing injection molding mold changeovers (set-ups) and process support in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment in production.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting automation (pickers and/or servo robots).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, diagrams, and specifications.
• Working knowledge of regulated manufacturing requirements (ISO, FDA, QSR, GMP) and safety standards (OSHA).
• Basic to intermediate CAD experience (for tooling/EOAT support).
• Basic to intermediate PLC programming knowledge.
• Math proficiency for set-up and process adjustments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (or equivalent technical training/experience).

United States of America Pay Ranges:

• Puerto Rico: $17.28 - $25.23 USD Hourly

Travel Percentage: 0%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.