Join VitalPath in Cokato as an Engineering Technician!

About VitalPath

VitalPath is a trusted contract manufacturing partner that delivers high-quality complex catheter solutions around the world that save lives and restore patient health and vital function. We strive to treat every product we design and manufacture to the highest level of quality and awareness that these products are going to be used inside of a patient, possibly even our own family members.

Our employees impassioned hard work and dedication are at the core of our success. Every function within our organization plays a crucial role in our mission and is deeply valued for its contribution to achieving our shared goals of quality, innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

As a fast-growing organization, we bring harmony and standardization across VitalPath with a strong vision in mind - We are one VitalPath. We embrace our diversity, celebrate each others success, support one another through change, and continue to grow as a high-performing organization. We aim to shape our corporate culture to enhance team member engagement, skills, and productivity so that VitalPath is an employer of choice. If you’re ready to contribute to groundbreaking medical advancements in a collaborative, fast paced environment, we invite you to apply and be part of our growth!

About the Position

The Engineering Technician supports the Engineering, R&D, and Operations teams by developing, executing, and maintaining technical documentation, performing equipment and process qualification activities, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The role focuses on generating and maintaining work instructions, preventive maintenance documentation, qualification protocols, and technical reports while assisting engineers with experiments, equipment qualifications, and process development tasks.

Work Location/Schedule

• This position requires the employee to be onsite at our VitalPath Cokato, MN location.


• VitalPath does not offer relocation assistance for this position.

Responsibilities

• Draft and revise controlled documentation, including QMPs, Work Instructions (WIs), and Preventive Maintenance (PM) procedures, based on NPD, NPI, or Sustaining Engineering guidance.


• Develop draft qualification protocols for Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) in alignment with engineering and VitalPath requirements.


• Prepare and initiate change order for Engineering documents in QCBD – Qualifications, Specifications, and Supporting Records.


• Draft Bills of Materials (BOMs) and support engineering teams in maintaining accurate part, component, and material records.


• Create preliminary material specifications and updated specifications for engineering review.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure documentation accuracy, clarity, and adherence to internal quality and compliance standards.


• Work closely with Engineering on first pass of inputting data into cost model for management review.


• Strong communication skills interacting with vendors as needed for technical questions, quote request, and nonconformances.


• Assist Engineering on creating Work Orders(WO)/Travelers(TVR)


• Support Operations and Quality functions by assisting with quality inspections, generating or updating quality documentation, preparing shipping documentation, and performing incoming or final inspection activities as required


• Other duties as cecessary

Required Qualifications

• Technical Associated Degree or equivalent experience


• 3-5+ years of experience in a manufacturing/operations technical role


• Knowledge of TVRs, BOMs, and Routers


• Knowledge of QMP, WI, and SOPs


• Basic computer skills


• Basic math skills


• Working knowledge of catheter manufacturing


• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds


• Minimal travel to other VitalPath locations or customer locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Post Secondary Education


• Working knowledge of Quality Systems

Compensation Package

• The hourly range for this position is $27.29 - $33.54 . The posted hourly range complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as market conditions, level of experience and training, education, certifications, as well as internal and external equity.


• This position is eligible to earn an annual performance bonus based on meeting VitalPath’s bonus performance plan.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, Low Cost Health and Dental Insurance Plans Available


• Vision Insurance


• Health Savings Account with company contribution


• Short and Long Term Disability


• Supplemental insurances (short term disability, AD&D, life insurance, MN paid family & medical leave, and more)


• Parental Leave


• Paid Time Off


• Minnesota Earned Sick & Safe Time


• Paid Holidays


• 401K with company match


• Opportunities for career growth and advancement