Mfg & Process Technician Iv

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Job Description:

The Manufacturing and Process Technician IV – Medical Extrusion is a hands‑on technical role responsible for operating, setting up, optimizing, and troubleshooting medical‑grade polymer extrusion lines used in the production of single and multi‑lumen tubing, catheter shafts, heat‑shrink tubing, and related extruded medical components.

Extrusion Setup & Operation

• Set up, start, and operate single‑screw and co‑extrusion lines for medical‑grade thermoplastic tubing (PEBAX, Nylon, TPU, PVC, fluoropolymers, PE, PP).
• Configure and optimize process parameters:
  
  Barrel temperatures, screw RPM, melt pressure
  
  Die and tip selection for OD//wall targets
  
  Puller speed/tension, vacuum tank settings, air pressure
• Perform tooling changeovers (dies, tips, tooling) per procedures.
• Operate in‑line laser gauging systems (e.g., Laser Mike, Beta) for real‑time measurement.

Process Control & Quality

• Maintain dimensional performance targets:
  
  OD, , wall thickness, concentricity, length tolerances
• Conduct and document in‑process inspections using calibrated tools.
• Monitor process stability and adjust parameters to maintain capability.

Measurement & Inspection

• Use metrology equipment:
  
  Laser/optical micrometers, comparators, calipers, Micro Vu/Keyence systems
• Perform cross‑sectioning and microscopic evaluation of tubing.
• Inspect for visual defects (voids, surface imperfections, contaminants).
• Conduct functional testing (burst, tensile, hardness, flexibility, kink resistance).

Material Handling & Preparation

• Handle, stage, and track medical‑grade resins per material control procedures.
• Operate dryers and verify moisture levels to prevent material degradation.
• Maintain full material traceability for Device History Records (DHR).Prepare blends including color masterbatch and radiopaque additives.

Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and resolve extrusion issues such as:
  
  Surface defects (melt fracture, die lines)
• Dimensional drift, eccentricity, surging
  
  Resin degradation or discoloration
• Lumen instability or collapse
• Puller or process instability

Required Qualifications

• 5-9+ years extrusion experience; minimum 3 years in medical device manufacturing.
• Strong expertise in thermoplastic extrusion setup, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in dimensional measurement and inspection tools.
• Experience with controlled documentation (batch records, LHRs).

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in polymer processing or related field.
• Experience with multi‑lumens, co‑extrusion, or bump tubing.
• Familiarity with radiopaque materials (e.g., barium sulfate).
• Experience with inline laser gauging systems (Laser Mike, Zumbach).
• Exposure to catheter or interventional device tubing manufacturing.

Core Competencies

• Technical expertise in extrusion processes
• Strong metrology and quality focus
• Problem‑solving and analytical thinking
• Clear communication and teamwork
• High attention to detail and data integrity
• Safety and contamination control mindset

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing/walking in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Manual dexterity for tooling and inspection tasks
• Exposure to heat, fumes, and equipment (PPE required)
  Cleanroom compliance as applicable

Values:
Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next‑generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $70,000 - $104,900 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

Job Location s:

Posting City: PLYMOUTH

Job Country:
United States

Travel Required:

None

Requisition

Workplace Type:
Onsite

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