Engineering Technician II
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.
Essential Job Functions:
- 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 solutions to manufacturing or engineering issues
- 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
- Maintains an organized work area (5S) to include workstations, equipment, walkways, and locker rooms
- Participates in the Operational Excellence Program
- Understands and complies with the Cretex professional competencies, company policies, and employee manual
- Adheres to all safety policies; includes wearing personal protective equipment when required
- Supports and complies with the company’s Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
- Completes all other work duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements, Education & Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of experience working as an engineering technician
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices & Quality Systems Regulations is desirable
- Prefer 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
Pay Range: USD $25.00 - USD $35.00 /Yr.
Company Benefits:
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.
20+hours: Cretex's 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.