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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 pressureDie and tip selection for OD/ID/wall targetsPuller speed/tension, vacuum tank settings, air pressure
- Perform tooling changeovers (dies, tips, tooling) per procedures.
- Operate in-line laser gauging systems (e.g., LaserMike, Beta) for real-time measurement.
Process Control & Quality
- Maintain dimensional performance targets:OD, ID, 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, MicroVu/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, surgingResin degradation or discoloration
- Lumen instability or collapse
- Puller or process instability
What your background should look like
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-lumen, co-extrusion, or bump tubing.
- Familiarity with radiopaque materials (e.g., barium sulfate).
- Experience with inline laser gauging systems (LaserMike, 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
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 www.te.com and on LinkedIn, 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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