MFG & PROCESS TECHNICIAN III

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MFG & PROCESS TECHNICIAN III

8/11/26

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.  ​

The Manufacturing and Process Technician III – Medical Extrusion is a hands-on technical role responsible for operating, setting up, optimizing, and troubleshooting medical-grade polymer extrusion lines used in the production of single and multi-lumen tubing, catheter shafts, heat-shrink tubing, and related extruded medical components. Job Requirements

Extrusion Setup & Operation

Set up, start, and operate single-screw and co-extrusion lines for medical-grade thermoplastic tubing (PEBAX, Nylon, TPU, PVC, fluoropolymers, PE, PP). Configure and optimize process parameters:Barrel temperatures, screw RPM, melt pressureDie and tip selection for OD/ID/wall targetsPuller speed/tension, vacuum tank settings, air pressure Perform tooling changeovers (dies, tips, tooling) per procedures. Operate in-line laser gauging systems (e.g., LaserMike, Beta) for real-time measurement.

Process Control & Quality

Maintain dimensional performance targets:OD, ID, wall thickness, concentricity, length tolerances Conduct and document in-process inspections using calibrated tools. Monitor process stability and adjust parameters to maintain capability.

Measurement & Inspection

Use metrology equipment:Laser/optical micrometers, comparators, calipers, MicroVu/Keyence systems Perform cross-sectioning and microscopic evaluation of tubing. Inspect for visual defects (voids, surface imperfections, contaminants). Conduct functional testing (burst, tensile, hardness, flexibility, kink resistance).

Material Handling & Preparation

Handle, stage, and track medical-grade resins per material control procedures. Operate dryers and verify moisture levels to prevent material degradation. Maintain full material traceability for Device History Records (DHR).Prepare blends including color masterbatch and radiopaque additives.

Troubleshooting

Diagnose and resolve extrusion issues such as:Surface defects (melt fracture, die lines) Dimensional drift, eccentricity, surgingResin degradation or discoloration Lumen instability or collapse Puller or process instability What your background should look like

3–7+ years extrusion experience; minimum 3 years in medical device manufacturing. Strong expertise in thermoplastic extrusion setup, operation, and troubleshooting. Proficiency in dimensional measurement and inspection