Engineer Tech I, (Packaging)- Ave Maria, Fl.

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. The Engineering Technician I is responsible for supporting the Engineering department by assisting engineers with the lifecycle development of medical devices, including new product development and maintenance of released products. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™, located at our Ave Maria, FL manufacturing site.

Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
 
If hired for this position, you will be eligible for a $2,000.00 sign-on bonus (minus appropriate tax withholdings). You will be paid the $2,000.00 during your first pay period.    
 
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities for a Packaging Engineering Tech: 
•    Support Packaging Engineering functions as assigned.
•    Generate and maintain mechanical models and drawings utilizing computer aided design (CAD) program, according to specifications determined by the packaging engineers.
•    Create and maintain packaging specifications utilizing CAD software programs.
•    Generate models and/or convert files utilizing CAD software programs.
•    Assist with various aspects of the packaging engineering development process as assigned.
•    Assist engineers with the creation, modification, review, and processing of Engineering Change Orders.
•    Communicate with internal and external customers for packaging related projects.
•    Report progress and status of assignments on a timely basis with emphasis on reporting results to supervisor as appropriate.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities for a Packaging Engineering Tech that Supports Packaging Validation: 
•    Support and/or Lead packaging validation activities for packaging materials and instrument cases.
•    Coordinate, test, and evaluate packaging validation test samples.
•    Support coordinating the build of heat-seal tooling and assuring process validations are completed for packaging designs with manufacturing.
•    Support design changes to develop and improve packaging in support of design and/or manufacturing improvements.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities for a Packaging Engineering Tech that Supports Instrument Case Development: 
•    Develop Instrument Case Layouts utilizing CAD software programs in support of Instrument Case development projects.
•    Support design changes to develop and improve packaging and/or instrument case designs in support of design and/or manufacturing improvements.

Knowledge:
Limited use and/or application of basic principles, theories, and concepts.  Full knowledge of industry practices and standards.
 
Reasoning Ability:
Solves routine problems of limited scope and complexity following established policies and procedures 

Discretion/Latitude:
Work is closely supervised.  Follows specific, detailed instructions.   

Skills:

Skills Required for Engineer Tech Associate - Packaging – Packaging Validation Specialty
•    Basic knowledge of package testing equipment preferred.
•    Basic knowledge of design, manufacturing, and inspection methods and processes.
•    Coordinate Packaging Validation activities with assistance from packaging engineers.
•    Ability to understand engineering specifications and drawing conventions.

Skills Required for Engineer Tech Associate - Packaging – Drafting / Modeling Specialty
•    Able to generate non-complex packaging specifications using 2D CAD software.
•    Able to draft packaging instructions using 2D Cad Software and Microsoft Word with guidance from engineering or senior technicians.
•    Basic knowledge of design, manufacturing, and inspection methods and processes.
•    Basic understanding of engineering specifications and drawing conventions.

Education/Experience:
•    High School diploma or equivalent required
•    Associate degree preferred 
•    Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Software (i.e. Office, Word, Excel, etc.)

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
 
Mathematical Skills
Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements. 
 
Language and Communication Skills:
Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above.  Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management.  Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.
 
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand for 8-10 hours per day wearing gowns, hairnets, and gloves; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  Must possess the dexterity to utilize writing utensils (pen/pencil), calculators, small hand-held tools, manual razors, and other mechanical/electrical equipment without assistance.  Ability to work in close proximity to fellow teammates in cramped conditions.
 
Vision Requirements:
Visual acuity necessary to do the job safely and effectively. 
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision using a microscope and light source
 
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The area that this job is performed in is a general office or open cubicle/workstation environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 

Arthrex Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.