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Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies · 2 weeks ago

Engineering Co-Op - Materials Science R&D

Dassel, MN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$25/hr - $25/hr

Cretex Medical is a family of companies providing manufacturing and engineering services to medical device OEMs. The Engineering Co-op will focus on providing technical support for research related to metallurgy of nickel-titanium alloys and assist in R&D efforts within the engineering department.

Medical Device

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide internal customer technical support

Part manufacturability technical support

Assist with the implementation of process and design improvements

Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements

Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work

Partner with other business segments sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance

Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve

Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly

Participate in required company meetings

Maintain an organized work area (5S)

Participate in the Operational Excellence Program

Complete all other work duties as assigned

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

Qualification

Metallurgical analysisNitinol alloysScanning electron microscopeMicrosoft OfficeBlueprint readingInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingAttention to detailOrganizational skillsTeamwork

Required

Enrollment in a four-year degree program for Manufacturing, Mechanical, Materials Science, or Industrial Engineering

Ability to read blueprints

Ability to use measuring devices

Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and team building skills to create effective working relationships with suppliers, and coworkers

Ability to follow through on commitments and holds team members accountable

Strong problem-solving skills

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

Ability to travel to the twin cities 10-20% of the time

Preferred

Previous experience cross-sectioning specimens for metallurgical analysis

Experience with a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS)

Previous experience working with Nitinol, similar shape memory alloys, or a strong background in material science

Previous experience preparing collected data for conferences and/or publications

Enrolled in graduate level engineering courses

Benefits

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

Employee death benefit

Employee sick and safe leave

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

Pre-tax health savings account

Healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Discretionary profit sharing program

Parental Leave

Accident and critical illness benefits

Optional employee, spouse, and child life

Short and long term disability

Company provided life insurance

Tuition assistance programs