Careers

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for hands-on assembly, development support, and execution of catheter manufacturing processes for both client programs and internal projects. The role emphasizes highly skilled, precision manual work, strong process discipline, and the ability to support prototype through early-stage and pilot manufacturing builds and to translate to commercial scale. The Senior Catheter Technician plays a critical role in ensuring consistent product quality, process repeatability, and effective transfer of processes from engineering into manufacturing execution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs advanced catheter assembly operations, including braiding, coiling, reflow, tipping, bonding, and micro-assembly
• Executes builds for prototype, development, and pilot production
• Supports process development and refinement with engineering
• Follows work instructions and provides feedback for improvement
• Maintains high workmanship and consistency
• Performs inspection and in-process quality checks
• Documents build results clearly
• Assists in development of fixtures and tooling
• Maintains organized work areas and control of materials and equipment
• Collaborates with engineering and quality teams
• Identifies and escalates process issues
• Participates in continuous improvement efforts

Required Education, Experience, Skills and Knowledge:

• High school diploma required; technical certification preferred
• 6+ years of catheter or medical device manufacturing experience
• Experience operating catheter assembly equipment
• Strong manual dexterity and precision
• Ability to work under microscope with tight tolerances and with miniature components
• Experience reading drawings and work instructions
• Familiarity with inspection tools
• Experience in regulated environments
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Ability to support prototype through early stage and ongoing manufacturing builds

Compensation:

$34 – $46/hr; Overtime eligible

Benefits:

This position will be eligible to enroll in benefits including health, dental and vision programs as well as AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k). PTO and Sick leave accrual.

Apply to: humanresources@meddux.com

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Meddux Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy or a condition related to pregnancy, age (as defined by law), disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Meddux provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you require an accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for leading design, manufacturing process development, sustaining engineering, and completion of complex product development deliverables for catheter-based medical devices supporting client companies and internal projects.

The role emphasizes independent ownership of catheter design, hands-on process development, optimization, advanced problem solving, and production support from prototype through early-stage and ongoing manufacturing. This position also includes hands-on collaboration with manufacturing personnel, with a strong focus on technician training, process standardization, and execution on the manufacturing floor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conceives and designs viable catheter construction design architecture during concept phase
• Completes detailed CAD designs and specification drawings (advanced level proficiency)
• Drafts and owns manufacturing work instructions and drives continuous improvement over time
• Develops robust, scalable catheter assembly and inspection processes, including:
  • Shaft construction (extrusion, reflow, lamination)
  • Reinforcement (braiding, coiling, laser-cut hypotube)
  • Tipping, bonding, and thermal forming
• Leads process development activities from concept through manufacturing transfer
• Optimizes manufacturing processes using advanced process controls and statistical methods
• Completes Statistical Tolerance Analysis and process capability assessments
• Leads Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and contributes to Risk Management strategy
• Maintains detailed engineering and build records
• Completes documentation in support of project tasks and deliverables
• Coordinates with outside suppliers to ensure delivery of materials and services
• Acts as a technical lead within project teams and supports project planning activities
• Actively participates in collaborative project team activities (meetings, reviews, presentations)
• Leads or co-leads Design Reviews and provides authoritative technical direction
• Interfaces directly with customers to communicate technical progress, risks, and solutions
• Provides hands-on training and cross-training to manufacturing technicians to ensure consistent process execution
• Develops training materials, work instructions, and visual aids to support technician proficiency and process standardization
• Acts as a technical resource on the manufacturing floor to support builds, troubleshoot processes, and ensure adherence to defined methods
• Leads and supports initial builds, engineering runs, and pilot production activities alongside technicians
• Identifies process variability during builds and implements real-time corrections and improvements

Required Education, Experience, Skills and Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technical Field
• 6–10 years of experience in a Technical or Process Engineering role (medical device)
• Hands-on experience in catheter manufacturing processes required, including multiple of the following:
  • Extrusion
  • Reflow/lamination
  • Braiding and/or coiling
  • Tipping and thermal forming
  • Adhesive bonding and small-component assembly
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (advanced level)
• Strong working knowledge of statistical methods and process optimization
• Experience working in regulated environments (FDA QSR and ISO 13485)
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on problem-solving ability
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation practices
• Experience training or supporting manufacturing technicians in catheter assembly processes
• Customer focus with strong technical communication and presentation skills

Skills Proficiency:

Demonstrates professional advanced level proficiency in the following areas for Product Development Staff:

• Creativity and innovation for product and process development solutions
• Concept translation into manufacturable processes
• Analytical skill and structured problem solving (advanced level)
• “Hands-on” engineering skill
• Mechanical design and fixture development
• SolidWorks part, assembly, and drawing skills (advanced level)
• Manufacturing process knowledge (deep expertise in catheter technologies)
• Materials knowledge (polymers, metals, adhesives)
• Documentation quality

Demonstrates developing capability in:

• Design for manufacturability / assembly / reliability
• Cross-functional collaboration across engineering, quality, and operations
• Customer-facing communication and technical discussions
• Technical decision-making and risk-based problem solving
• Driving process adoption and consistency through technician training and engagement

Salary Range:

$115,000 to $160,000; Bonus eligible depending on achieving company performance targets, 5% basis

Benefits:

This position will be eligible to enroll in benefits including health, dental and vision programs as well as AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k). Position will accrue 15 PTO days per year and 1 additional day for each year of service (up to 25 days).

Apply to: humanresources@meddux.com

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Meddux Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy or a condition related to pregnancy, age (as defined by law), disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Meddux provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. If you require an accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources.