Senior Engineering Technician - Nitinol
Heraeus · St. Paul – Minnesota, MN
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at Heraeus (metals) in St. Paul – Minnesota, MN. Develop, draft, and maintain manufacturing and process documentation, including work instructions, setup sheets, certification checklists, visual aids, and related materials.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- SPC, Tooling
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Minnesota: typical posted base $111k–$163k.
Median of the low and high ends of 28 live postings that list pay, out of 48 manufacturing engineer openings in Minnesota, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Minnesota plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 47 other live manufacturing postings in Minnesota.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $101k–$160k, from 25 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 48%
- Lean 38%
- New product launch 33%
- Team leadership 33%
- EHS / safety 27%
- Root cause 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Heraeus
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Heraeus in St. Paul – Minnesota
1 other open role at this site.
- Automation Engineer II · Controls
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Position Summary
The Senior Engineering Technician-Nitinol provides advanced technical and engineering support to cross-functional teams responsible for the development, characterization, commercialization, and sustainment of new technology platforms and manufacturing processes. This role is recognized as an engineering process expert, operating with minimal direction and applying broad experience, sound judgment, and creativity to solve complex technical and manufacturing challenges. The Senior Engineering Technician position will be focused on the Nitinol and Metals department, with the ability to flex to other departments as needed.
This is an onsite position in our White Bear Lake, MN location with flexibility to go to the Fridley, MN location as needed.
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Senior Engineering Technician - Nitinol
Permanent
About Heraeus
Making displays foldable? Help hearts beat with micro-particles? Work on solutions involving precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead.
About Heraeus Medevio
Heraeus Medevio combines medical technology expertise with collaborative partnerships. Together with medical device manufacturers, we develop and implement solutions for defined applications. As part of the Heraeus Group, we support the professional development of our employees and offer opportunities for career development, depending on the role, location and operational conditions.
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.
What You’ll Do Every Day
- •Provide advanced, hands-on technical support for engineering and process development projects, requiring minimal engineering direction.
- •Serve as a subject-matter expert for equipment, tooling, and manufacturing process setup, including preparation for long-term and scalable manufacturing.
- •Apply structured problem‑solving and critical thinking to define process strategies, resolve complex technical challenges, and make data‑driven decisions.
- •Develop, draft, and maintain manufacturing and process documentation, including work instructions, setup sheets, certification checklists, visual aids, and related materials.
- •Establish and document process windows, process controls, and key operating parameters.
- •Support the transition of new products and technologies from development into production, including training and coaching manufacturing personnel.
- •Provide ongoing engineering and manufacturing support to optimize processes, tooling, and production performance through controlled and documented process changes.
- •Utilize ERP, SPC, and related systems to support engineering activities, manufacturing coordination, scheduling, and shipment responsibilities.
- •Provide technical support to Sales, Customers, and cross-functional teams as requested.
- •Train and mentor technicians and other team members based on demonstrated expertise and experience.
- •Maintain compliance with established quality systems, process change procedures, and documentation standards.
- •Other duties may be assigned as required.
What We’re Looking For
- •High school diploma or GED required; 2-year technical degree strongly preferred.
- •Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing or process development environment.
- •Experience working with Nitinol and Stainless-Steel post processing, strongly preferred (e.g. chemical processing, heat setting, micro-blasting, or electropolishing).
- •Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably medical device or OEM manufacturing.
- •Experience with ERP, SPC, and manufacturing documentation systems.
- •Demonstrated experience supporting complex projects through commercialization.
- •Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple technical priorities.
- •Demonstrated commitment to supporting positive customer and stakeholder experiences.
Curious? Apply now!
Heraeus is proud to be an employer that provides equal access to opportunities for all its employees. We provide fair and equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. A diverse and inclusive culture is at the heart of our Vision, Mission, and Values. We are dedicated to cultivating a workforce that reflects a broad spectrum of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives.
Any further questions?
If you need any assistance or have questions, please contact hrdirect-americas@heraeus.com or visit our website at jobs.heraeus.com .
ReqID: 60072