Senior Engineering Technician - Catheters

Heraeus Group•Fridley, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Engineering Technician-Catheters provides advanced technical and engineering support to cross-functional teams responsible for the development, characterization, commercialization, and sustainment of new technology platforms and manufacturing processes. The Senior Engineer Technician-Catheters is recognized as an engineering process expert, operating with minimal direction and applying broad experience, sound judgment, and creativity to solve complex technical and manufacturing challenges. This position will be located at Fridley, MN site.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; 2-year technical degree strongly preferred.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing or process development environment.
Experience with catheter assembly, braiding, reflow, tipping, and inspection.
Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably medical device or OEM manufacturing.
Experience with ERP, SPC, and manufacturing documentation systems.
Demonstrated experience supporting complex projects through commercialization.
Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple technical priorities.
Demonstrated commitment to supporting positive customer and stakeholder experiences.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced, hands-on technical support for engineering and process development projects, requiring minimal engineering direction.
Serve as a subject-matter expert for equipment, tooling, and manufacturing process setup, including preparation for long-term and scalable manufacturing.
Develop, draft, and maintain manufacturing and process documentation, including work instructions, setup sheets, certification checklists, visual aids, and related materials.
Establish, document, and control process windows, process controls, and key operating parameters.
Apply creative problem-solving skills to analyze root cause, understand cause-and-effect relationships, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
Support the transition of new products and technologies from development into production, including training and coaching manufacturing personnel.
Provide ongoing engineering and manufacturing support to optimize processes, tooling, and production performance through controlled and documented process changes.
Utilize ERP, SPC, and related systems to support engineering activities, manufacturing coordination, scheduling, and shipment responsibilities.
Provide technical support to Sales, Customer, and cross-functional teams as requested.
Train and mentor technicians and other team members based on demonstrated expertise and experience.
Maintain compliance with established quality systems, process change procedures, and documentation standards.
Other duties may be assigned as required.