What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Process Engineer II position at Terumo Cardiovascular?
At Terumo Cardiovascular, we develop, manufacture and distribute medical devices for cardiac and vascular surgery with an emphasis on cardiopulmonary bypass, intra-operative monitoring and vascular grafting. This includes a full-line of perfusion products, endoscopic vessel harvesting products and surgical stabilization products. Our mission is to work as a team to save one more life, today and every day. We do this by providing lifesaving technology to cardiac surgery teams around the world.At Terumo we’re working to build a healthier, happier society for our associates and the world. Our story begins over 100 years ago in Japan. Since then, we’ve been united by our mission to contribute to society through healthcare. As an associate at Terumo, your work helps to shape our evolution for the future. Working as one team, learning, innovating and challenging ourselves to write the future of healthcare. And no matter the location, no matter the team, we look out for one another, respect and support each other, strengthening trust with patients and healthcare providers everywhere. Job Summary
The Senior Process Engineer II leads the development, improvement, and deployment of manual and semi‑automated manufacturing processes within a regulated production environment. This highly hands‑on role requires strong technical expertise in equipment design, PLC/HMI controls, process characterization, tooling and fixture development, and production line integration. The engineer is responsible for establishing and scaling robust, efficient, and compliant processes by developing or upgrading equipment, supporting process validations, improving process capability, and leading root‑cause investigations. This role partners closely with operations, quality, maintenance, engineering, and external suppliers to deliver reliable, well‑documented, and sustainable manufacturing solutions that support long‑term production.
Responsibilities
Requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering and a minimum of eight years of experience in equipment design and process engineering, preferably in the medical device industry. At Terumo, we genuinely care about our Associates. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your health, happiness, and future. Take a closer look at what we provide.
401(k) with 6% matching
Paid time off
Company paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Company paid life insurance
Employee assistance program
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Onsite Gym
The Senior Process Engineer II leads the development, improvement, and deployment of manual and semi‑automated manufacturing processes within a regulated production environment. This highly hands‑on role requires strong technical expertise in equipment design, PLC/HMI controls, process characterization, tooling and fixture development, and production line integration. The engineer is responsible for establishing and scaling robust, efficient, and compliant processes by developing or upgrading equipment, supporting process validations, improving process capability, and leading root‑cause investigations. This role partners closely with operations, quality, maintenance, engineering, and external suppliers to deliver reliable, well‑documented, and sustainable manufacturing solutions that support long‑term production.
Responsibilities
- In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
- Lead the design, build, and commissioning of custom manufacturing equipment and automation systems for medical device production.
- Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Operations to translate product requirements into scalable manufacturing solutions.
- Develop and optimize process flows, equipment specifications, and validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ).
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to enhance throughput, yield, and reliability.
- Manage capital projects, including vendor selection and coordination, budget control, and timeline adherence.
- Ensure all equipment and processes comply with FDA, ISO 13485, and other applicable regulatory standards.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for process deviations and equipment failures.
- Maintain documentation and traceability for all engineering activities, including design history files and risk assessments.
- Utilizes the systems and processes in place to attract, develop, engage, train, and retain talented Associates; creating a work environment where Associates can realize their full potential, thus allowing the organization to meet business needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering and a minimum of eight years of experience in equipment design and process engineering, preferably in the medical device industry. At Terumo, we genuinely care about our Associates. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your health, happiness, and future. Take a closer look at what we provide.
401(k) with 6% matching
Paid time off
Company paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Company paid life insurance
Employee assistance program
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Onsite Gym