Sr Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Shift B
Apply now »Date: Jan 6, 2026
Location: Cartago, Costa Rica, CR, NA
Company: Heraeus
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About Heraeus
Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.
About Heraeus Medevio
Together we improve lives. At Heraeus Medevio, we bring lifesaving and life-changing medical devices to market through partnerships with medical device manufacturing companies. Backed by Heraeus Group, we are committed to the growth of our teams and organization by providing an open space for open minds.
To reach our vision of improving 100 million lives every year, we foster a culture of curiosity that thrives on challenge, continuous learning, growth, and the opportunity to try new things. With sites in the United States, European Union, and Asia, and over 2,200 employees worldwide, together, we will meet tomorrow's challenges today.
JOB PURPOSE
This position will support product/processes for new product transfer projects as well of performing sustaining to manufacturing operations in the clean room as needed. Assembles and/or produces and testing high quality medical devices with experienced proficiency in machine and assembly operation and will be required perform minor setups.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs Training/engineering builds for Manufacturing using multiple machine or assembly processes. May include processes such as laser, reflow, adhesive bonding, etc.
- Executes equipment setups as needed including Installation Qualification (IQ).
- Assists in range finding/establishing key process inputs and verifying outputs as part of OQ/PQ validations.
- Completes all administrative functions relating to completion of orders, including entering data into SAP Labor Database.
- Works with area Team Lead and/or engineers and / or Technicians / and / or Area Expert to develop and implement practical ideas. Solicits ideas for improved quality and productivity from production staff on an ongoing basis.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education
- High school diploma.
- Technician degree certification
- Advance engineering student
Knowledge and skills
- Strong knowledge of building medical catheters and equipment set-up
- Fully understands drawing/prints and product specifications
- Demonstrated commitment to ensuring a safe work environment.
- Must have good verbal and written English communication skills.
- Must be willing and able to conduct a wide variety of responsibilities across manufacturing engineering as needed
- Must be willing and able travel occasionally to the United States (or as needed).
Experience
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as a technician for medical devices; knowledge on catheters is a big plus.
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