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Engineering Technician - Molding

Cretex Companies, Inc.
Brooklyn, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
Overview

About Cretex Medical

Cretex Medical is a leading contract manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for the medical device industry. Our customers view us as a trusted partner in the areas of injection molding, laser processing, metal stamping and device assembly. Learn more at www.cretexmedical.com .

P osition Summary :

The Engineering Technician will be responsible for working alongside Manufacturing Engineers supporting technical operations in a high-volume medical device contract manufacturing facility. This person is directly responsible for assembling prototypes, executing test protocols, documenting results, evaluating new manufacturing process instructions, and providing feedback to the engineering and manufacturing teams. This position will also assist with developing and maintaining tooling and fixtures.

Responsibilities

  • First point of contact for technical support escalation for operations
  • Provide assembly process feedback to the engineering team
  • Responsible to monitor, inspect, setup, calibrate, and maintain manufacturing process equipment
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues, including but not limited to, machining, injection molding, laser processing, stamping, or packaging
  • Assist engineers as they create, modify, and test products and processes
  • Inspect products and processes for flaws and identify areas of improvement
  • Conduct tests and collect data in support of validation activities
  • Utilize and uses computer-aided design and drafting software
  • Develops production drawings for manufacturing
  • Reads and complies with work instructions, set up sheets, and checklists
  • Enters production information into the ERP system on a timely basis
  • Generate ECO/DCO and process documentation changes related to manufacturing changes, such as work instruction changes, print changes, documentation updates, etc.
  • Perform equipment set-ups as required
  • Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
  • Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
  • Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance
  • Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve
  • Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly
  • Participate in required company meetings
  • Maintain an organized work area (5S)
  • Participate in the Operational Excellence Program
  • Complete all other work duties as assigned
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience working as an engineering technician
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices & Quality Systems Regulations
  • Must have good communication and documentation skills
  • Must have problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Working knowledge of CAD software platforms AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Pro-E experience is desired.
  • Ability to cross train in other areas of production when required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Associate Degree in Engineering
  • Engineering experience
  • Medical product experience

Pay Range

USD $25.14 - USD $36.49 /Hr.

Pay Range Details

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full hiring range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

This position is eligible for shift differential.

Pay Range Details:

  • Engineering Technician I $23.08 - $ 33.46
  • Engineering Technician II $25.14 -$ 36.49

Company Benefits

All Employees:

Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees.

20 hours:

Cretex’s medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre-tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20 hours/week.

30 hours:

Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30 hours per week.

(Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)

Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

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