Title: R&D Assembly Technician

Location: Lake Zurich

Employment Type: Full- Time

About Us

Founded in 1996, Medical Murray is a privately owned medical device company specializing in the development, testing, and manufacturing of finished devices, components, and subassemblies. We partner with clients ranging from innovative startups to the world’s largest OEMs. Our expertise includes permanent implants, delivery systems, and complex catheters for vascular, gastrointestinal, urologic, and other interventional markets.

Our culture is driven by five core values: Helpful, Happy, Personal Responsibility, Trustworthy and Clever & Skillful. These principles guide our work, our relationships, and our commitment to improving patient outcomes worldwide.

Benefits Summary

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical (BCBS) and dental coverage, company-paid vision and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, HSA-eligible plans, a 401(k) Safe Harbor retirement plan, 18 days of PTO, TeleDoc access, identity protection, tuition reimbursement, voluntary life insurance, and paid time off for community volunteering.

Position Overview

Are you passionate about hands-on product development and building innovative medical devices that improve patient outcomes? We are looking for a detail-oriented and technically skilled R&D Assembly Technician to join our development team. In this role, you will partner closely with engineers to support the development, assembly, and testing of next-generation medical devices from prototype through pilot production.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where precision, quality, and continuous improvement are key.

What You’ll Do

Build pilot production quantities of medical device products and subassemblies following written and verbal instructions
Support engineers with prototype builds, process improvements, and product development activities
Operate assembly and manufacturing equipment including adhesive dispensers, vertical shrinkers, braiders, tipping machines, drilling, punching, and measuring devices
Perform device and component testing in accordance with written protocols and procedures
Maintain accurate production and testing documentation including LHRs and other required records
Inspect incoming materials to ensure they meet specifications and quality standards
Read and interpret engineering drawings, procedures, and specifications
Track materials, tools, and processes throughout the build process
Identify equipment repair or upgrade needs and communicate them appropriately
Maintain compliance with all quality system requirements, SOPs, and safety procedures
Collaborate effectively with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional team members

What You’ll Bring

Education & Experience

Associate degree or higher in a related science or technical field preferred, or equivalent hands-on experience
0–3 years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, or product development
Medical device experience preferred

Skills & Qualifications

Strong technical aptitude and mechanical dexterity
Experience with plastic part assembly, adhesive bonding, prototyping, or similar manufacturing techniques
Ability to work with small components and precision assemblies
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and procedures
Understanding of measurement tools and units
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work on innovative medical device technologies
Hands-on involvement in product development and engineering collaboration
Dynamic and team-oriented environment
Growth and learning opportunities within a regulated industry
Meaningful work that contributes to improving patient care and outcomes

Equal Opportunity Employer

Medical Murray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status

Medical Murray is a privately-owned medical technology innovator specializing in designing, developing, and contract manufacturing unique complex catheter systems, permanent implants, and bioabsorbables for less invasive vascular, urology and surgical applications. The company focuses on challenging, intricate designs for minimally invasive procedures. Our dedicated engineering team can take your medical device project from initial concept through final assembly and packaging. Our development laboratory offers multiple technologies and equipment to form, shape, attach, and test catheter tips with complex geometric features. Temperature or pressure measurement, stent or stent graft delivery, steering, drug delivery, and balloon dilation in sizes from 2Fr to 36Fr are commonly integrated within our designs. Our cleanroom molding capabilities include insert molding and over molding small parts and luers, and working with thermosets, thermoplastics, and bioabsorbable polymer materials. Molding of parts weighing less than one gram and the ability to measure just 0.10 mm is our specialty. Manufacturing takes place in one of our ISO 13485 Certified Class 7 cleanrooms providing full turnkey service to our customers. With multiple facilities across the United States, we are dedicated to fully servicing your device development and contract manufacturing requirements in a concise, proactive manner.

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