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Medtronic Process Development Extrusion Engineer II in Beverly, Massachusetts
Careers that Change Lives
In this exciting role as a Process Development Engineer II , you will have responsibility for developing catheter extrusion and other related processes. The Danvers Extrusion center of excellence is one of the largest polymer processing plants in the medical device industry with over 30 active extrusion lines. Medtronic helps patients all over the globe to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. This role reports to the product development manager and works independently or with a team of engineer(s) working on next generation heart valve delivery catheter systems.
A Day in the Life
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
Develops new extrusion process to meet delivery catheter system requirements.
Provides technical and sustaining engineering support in a manufacturing area.
Recommends and implements equipment and process modifications to meet quality standards and improve production efficiencies, manufacturing techniques as well as production yields for existing products.
Integrates equipment and material capabilities to meet process module target specifications and technology target specifications.
Reviews product development requirements for compatibility with processing methods to determine costs and schedules.
Interacts with product design and development personnel to ensure that processes and designs are compatible.
May develop and conduct statistical analysis or recommend additions to document work.
Leads the innovation, development and/or optimization of new manufacturing concepts, processes and procedures for transfer to manufacturing operations.
This can include scouting and feasibility work, material selection, process and equipment selection, tooling / fixture and equipment installation and assessment of inputs, outputs and alignment to requirements.
Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop those techniques including the measurement systems.
Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree required
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of experience
Nice to Have
Extrusion Experience
Preferred hands-on-experience in extrusion process development with 2-5 years of experience
This is a Flexible position, people with lower/higher experience level are welcome to apply to this position and will be well compensated / positioned accordingly.
Extrusion experience in developing any one or more of the following process is preferred.
Multi-lumen extrusion
Vacuum forming extrusion
Shrink tubing
Intermittent / full A/B extrusion
Braided catheter extrusion
Extruded Coating
Multilayer co-extrusion
Bump tubing
Experience in process validations, statistics and SPC using Minitab software
Familiar with design controls, FDA regulation - ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820, and CGMP practices
Good working knowledge of GD&T
Generate and conduct validations independently and assist technicians and engineers in executing validation protocols (IQ/PD/PC/OQ/PQ/TMV)
About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
A commitment to our employee’s lives is at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Learn more about our benefits here (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30601&co_affid=medtronic) .
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here .
Physical Job Requirements
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)
The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply to others).
Min Salary
78000
Max Salary
117000
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.