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

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 various 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 extrusion, injection molding, thermoforming, UV bonding or polymer reflow
• 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 use computer-aided design and drafting software
• Develop production drawings for manufacturing
• Read and comply with work instructions, set up sheets, and checklists
• Enter 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
• 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
• 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

• 3 years of experience working as an engineering technician
• Hands on experience building medical catheters using typical assembly techniques and equipment strongly preferred
• Experience with catheter assembly
• Experience facilitating, executing and documenting process characterization and validation studies
• Demonstrate ability to 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, Solid Works, or Pro‑E experience is desired

• Associate Degree in Engineering
• 3-5 years of engineering experience

USD $25.14 - $36.49 per hour. 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.

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…