Job Description
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 .
Chemical Engineer Position Summary The Chemical Engineer provides support to the manufacturing floor regarding chemical process development, chemical maintenance, process validation, and validation of new equipment.
Responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities - Design and develop new chemical cleaning, passivation and electropolishing processes
- Support the maintenance of all chemical baths and equipment throughout the manufacturing facility
- Collect data required to monitor process performance and make improvements and/or modifications
- Recommend and specify new equipment/processes as needed for chemical processing, water treatment, and chemical waste disposal equipment
- Assess safety and environmental issues through committee participation and audits
- Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with environmental and safety regulations
- Train and develop personnel on correct methods and practices of handling, maintaining, and the disposal of the shop chemicals
- Maintain chemical-related instruments
- Write technical reports or prepare graphs and charts to document experimental results
- Perform customer, equipment, and process validations
- Perform and/or support process validations as required with an IQ/OQ/PQ approach
- Maintain and update the facility master validation plan
- Develop work instructions
- Create documentation for fixture design
- Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve
- Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly
Qualifications Requirements - Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or an Engineering discipline
- 1 year of industry experience preferred
- Knowledge of cleaning, passivation, and electropolishing processes, electrochemistry, ICP
- Knowledge of testing such as FTIR, salt spray, humidity
- Knowledgeable in state waste treatment regulations and NADCAP
- Ability in the preparation of chemical solutions, standards, and the use of common laboratory and chemical processing equipment
- Experience with acids and alkaline
- Experience with validation design and execution with the IQ/OQ/PQ approach
- Knowledgeable with fixture design
- Blueprint reading capabilities with knowledge of GD&T
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment around chemicals, fumes, dust, and odors
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Expereince with manufacturing ERP systems
- 1 Year of experiene in a manufacturing environment
What is it like to work at Cretex Medical? We recognize the contribution of every individual and promote growth, safety and security for all our employees. Cretex Medical values performance and pays competitive wages along with a rich benefit package. We offer a positive work environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
Here are some of things that employees have said about working for Cretex Medical:
- "The culture at Cretex is collaborative. Everyone here is willing to help you whether it is a director, a machinist, or your boss. Everyone is always willing to help you figure out a project and get it done right."
- "I would tell potential interns that Cretex is a great company to work for. It has set a high bar for corporate culture as well as the quality of work you can do. I would definitely recommend it."
- "I learned that I really like the medical device industry. The importance and the gravity of what we do here is felt by the employees. You can have that passion in your work because you know what you are striving for is to save lives."
We encourage you to explore the many opportunities Cretex Medical can offer you as a valued team member.
Pay Range USD $81,000.00 - USD $101,200.00 /Yr.
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.
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