Engineering Technician

Expected Travel

Up to 10%

654

Teleflex is a global provider of clinically effective medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. We apply purpose driven innovation — a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs — to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular and interventional access, interventional cardiology, surgical, anesthesia, cardiac care, interventional urology, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory care.

Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. For more information, please visit

OEM — Teleflex Medical OEM is a leading global provider of product development and production services for medical device manufacturers. We set ourselves apart with deep expertise, decades of experience, a dedication to design for manufacturability, and extensive, in‑house capabilities, which include engineering, regulatory services, material selection and formulation, prototyping, manufacturing, assembly and packaging. We deliver industry‑changing innovations and next‑generation solutions for extrusions;

diagnostic and interventional catheters; balloons and balloon catheters; sheath/dilator sets; specialty sutures, braids and fibers; and bioabsorbable sutures, yarns and resins. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients’ lives.

This role will primarily contribute to manufacturing of extruded fiber and braiding various materials while also supporting engineering functions such as validating new equipment and materials, troubleshooting processes, identifying process/product improvements. Work with cross functional teams to monitor/improve yields and resolve material issues.

• Run and operate appropriate equipment and machines in the producing of fiber, suture and suture yarns.
• Service and maintain extruders, braiders, suture cutters, bobbin winders and other types of manufacturing equipment .
• Complete work in compliance with GMP and ISO regulations and within safety guidelines.
• Perform required in‑process testing to ensure tensile/denier conformance with process standards
• Document operations completed along with yields and reject counts on appropriate production records
• Receive incoming shipments of chemicals and other facility supplies. Move to proper storage location using safe handling techniques and safety equipment
• Participate in various department meetings, supplier visits, training programs or special projects, such as cost improvement projects and/or new product start‑ups
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment
• Ensure proper communication is effectively passed on from shift to shift.
• Assist with manufacturing support for R&D and capital projects when needed.
• Must be able to work flexible hours

• Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED equivalency required;
  Technical High School diploma preferred
• Minimum of 2 years in a manufacturing environment required. Experience working in a controlled system (Ex: ISO
  9001/13485, AS9100);
  Medical device industry background strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working with melt extrusion, textiles and or polymerization preferred.

• Ability to read, write and speak English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Exceptional problem solving and decision making skills and the ability to think independently
• Ability to work as part of an effective team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self‑motivated with drive and enthusiasm for quality and yield improvements.
• Strong attention to detail

Less than 5 %

Teleflex, Inc. is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer. D/V/M/F. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: .

Teleflex is the home of Arrow®, Deknatel®, Hudson RCI®, LMA®, Pilling®, Rüsch®, Uro Lift® and Weck® — trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose. Teleflex, the Teleflex logo, Arrow, Deknatel, Hudson RCI, LMA, Pilling, Rüsch, Uro Lift and Weck are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates, in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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