Manufacturing Technician

The primary responsibility of the Manufacturing Technician will be to support the development and implementation of manufacturing processes for electronic implantable medical devices, while being directly in charge of operating and maintaining the metallographic laboratory and specific processes on the production floor.

The Technician is responsible for the day-to-day execution of metallographic sample preparation and analysis and manual manufacturing processes for electronic implantable medical devices. This includes operating sandblasting equipment, polishing machines, and manual grinders, as well as preparing and analyzing samples under the supervision of process development engineers.

The Technician ensures proper execution of assigned tasks, maintains equipment in good working condition, reports findings from sample preparation and process operations, and complies with established procedures, safety protocols, and quality standards in coordination with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities Include:

• Operate and maintain the metallographic laboratory and manufacturing processes for implantable electronic medical devices:
• Preparation of metallographic samples (cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing).
• Prepare and analyze cross-section samples as directed.
• Collect data for DOE and range-finding experiments under engineer supervision.
• Report findings and support process optimization activities.
• Operation of sandblasting equipment, polishing machines, and manual grinders.
• Surface treatment and cleaning operations.
• Manual and semi-automatic assembly tasks.
• Support casting operations and monitor process parameters.
• Serve as the primary operator responsible for day-to-day execution of manufacturing and laboratory processes.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams (Supply Chain, Quality, R&D) by providing operational input and feedback.
• Maintain accurate documentation of production activities, sample preparation details, and process parameters.
• Follow and adjust work procedures to comply with quality standards and company policies.
• Ensure efficient execution of workflows and adherence to safety and GMP requirements.
• Track and report operational KPIs related to process performance and equipment utilization.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Technical degree or certification in materials science, mechanical technology, electronics, or related fields.
• Specialized training in metallography, sample preparation, or laboratory techniques preferred.
• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in metallographic sample preparation (cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing).
• Experience operating sandblasting equipment, polishing machines, and manual grinders.
• Familiarity with manual and semi-automatic assembly tasks in a manufacturing or laboratory environment.
• Basic understanding of welding, soldering, and surface treatment processes.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures for cleaning, molding, and sample preparation.
• Strong attention to detail in preparing samples for microscopic or cross-sectional analysis.
• Knowledge of safety protocols, laboratory standards, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with engineers and report operational findings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for documentation and willingness to learn relevant manufacturing systems.
• Reliability, responsibility, and ability to work independently on routine operational tasks.