Mfg & Process Technician Iv

• Dimensional drift, eccentricity, surging
  
  Resin degradation or discoloration

Job Overview

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.

Job Requirements

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

What your background should look like

• 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-lumen, 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

Competencies

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.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at  and on Linked In, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

Compensation

• 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

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

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