Principal Process Technician
Core
Principal Process Technician leading injection molding setup, optimization, and sustaining engineering for medical device components.
Role type
Principal Process Technician (Injection Molding)
Builds
Medical device components via injection/LSR molding
Domain
Medical device manufacturing / Plastic Injection Molding
Required skills
Injection molding setup & optimization, Troubleshooting defects (flash, splay, burns), Mold changes & tooling maintenance, Auxiliary equipment diagnostics, Thermoplastics/LSR materials knowledge, Scientific molding (RJG/eDART, DOE, SIM Studies), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Mechanical/electrical system troubleshooting, Inspection device usage (CMM, optical, Smart Scope), Project management, Reading mechanical drawings (ANSY Y14.5, ISO 594)
Preferred skills
FDA-GMP, ISO9001, ISO13485 knowledge
Technologies
Microsoft Project, Excel, IFS-Company ERP System
Responsibilities
Support 60+ injection/LSR molding machines with sustaining process engineering, Execute cost reduction and continuous improvement projects, Coordinate quality and productivity improvements with tooling upgrades, Assist Tool Room and Tooling Engineering on troubleshooting projects, Maintain project lists and report issues/costs/completion dates, Perform special projects and support production in the mold hall
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC