Manufacturing Technician III

Boston Scientific•Carlsbad, CA

2d•$56,576 - $96,200•Onsite

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Technician III, you will drive operational excellence in medical device manufacturing by taking ownership of complex production processes, executing advanced preventive maintenance, and serving as a key technical resource on the manufacturing floor on second shift. The Manufacturing Technician III leads equipment setup and troubleshooting efforts, interprets process control data, and proactively addresses issues affecting product quality, output, or yield. This role collaborates cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to support continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory standards. Independently perform full production line setups and changeovers for high-complexity equipment. Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process issues in real-time to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.

Requirements

3+ years of technician experience (Experience with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting)
High School Diploma or vocational or technical education or certification
Have Medical Device experience and familiarity with a regulated environment
Able to work in a cleanroom
Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and laboratory practices

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in engineering or related discipline
Experience with Medical Device products, preferably Catheters
Familiarity with Balloons, Catheters, Electrical, and Fiber Optic Processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work cooperatively as part of a team
Ability to manage project timelines to execute deliverables in a timely manner
Ability to solve problems and innovate solutions
Knowledge of and application of drafting practices, GD&T, and tolerance analysis
Knowledge of Design for Assembly analyses, mistake-proofing techniques, and Process Failure Mode Effect Analyses

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance activities, such as component replacement, alignment calibration, and system diagnostics. Coordinate with Engineering and Maintenance teams for escalations and ensure maintenance documentation is completed accurately.
Serve as the go-to resource on the production floor for quality-related inquiries pertaining to equipment. Communicate effectively with Quality personnel and ensure production staff understand and follow quality protocols.
Support Process Validations and Engineering Trials: Assist Engineering teams in executing process validations, tooling qualifications, and design changes. Provide input based on practical production floor experience to optimize process outcomes.
Champion Safety and 5S Standards: Model and enforce adherence to safety guidelines and housekeeping standards. Take a leadership role in 5S initiatives to drive organized, clean, and efficient workspaces.
Interface with Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborate with Production Supervisors, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to meet production and yield goals, resolve challenges, and ensure continuous alignment between production and quality objectives.
Drive Root Cause Analysis and Process Improvements: Lead or participate in root cause investigations of recurring process or quality issues. Propose and support implementation of continuous improvement projects that enhance product quality, operational efficiency, and yield improvements.
Observes and complies with all safety rules and regulations. This includes QSR and ISO Standards.
Installs and validates equipment and processes in the production area to improve yield and/or reduce cycle time following the established validation procedure.
Evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment. May develop or revise documents and procedures.
Certifies manufacturing associates in the production processes.
Evaluates and orders necessary equipment, tools and fixtures.
Initiate purchase orders and document change orders