Engineer III, Molding

ICU Medical

Engineer III supporting Molding Engineering for continuous process improvements at ICU Medical in Salt Lake City, UT. Involved in injection molding process development and project management with a focus on equipment performance.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Molding Engineering for continuous process and product improvements.
Implement Molding Engineering activities such as scientific injection molding process development, process monitoring, and tool qualifications.
Guide project timelines for Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) activities.
Analyze and spec equipment performance and identify system improvements like vision systems, temperature controllers, robots, and resin analysis.
Implement Cost Savings - Scrap, De-Cavitation, MUV, DPM, OEE.
Close coordination with the resources assigned to the product family (tool room, Process Engr, Quality Engr).
Assist in completion of CAPA tasks and deliverables (Corrective and Preventive).
Largely self-directed after work is assigned.
May solicit input from senior level engineers.
Works on problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
Uses creative approaches in solving complex problems.
Integrates subsystems and components in total systems design.
Develops specifications from customer requirements.
Work on special projects as they arise.
Initiate and manage projects with adherence to program management guidelines as they relate to new/existing molding equipment, tooling, and materials.
Coordinate efforts with the Materials Group to assess vendors and provide materials technical information.
Build productive relationships internally and externally.
Assist in training new/current employees with respect to documentation, use of equipment, laboratory techniques and department procedures.
Delivers communications tailored to the needs of the receiver (managers, peers, customers) with appropriate frequency to maximize its utility and promote cross-functional collaboration.
Brings substantive conflicts and disagreements into the open and attempts to resolve them collaboratively; builds consensus.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or closely related field plus Four (4) years of experience in the job offered or a closely related occupation.
Must possess expertise/knowledge sufficient to adequately perform the duties of the job being offered.
Systematic Molding training/certification or proof of understanding of the model; process, tooling, part design, materials, and equipment;
Understanding of strength of materials, automation, thermoplastic and LSR injection molding part assembly, fixturing, testing, and process control techniques;
Experience with risk management, including updating PFMEAs: reviewing and identifying potential issues, assessing their impact, and ensuring the necessary actions are in place to minimize risk;
Experience of Six-Sigma Methodology (DOE, Process Capability, Gage R&R, etc.) and use of Minitab Software for analysis;
Knowledge of the Medical Device Industry and familiarity with FDA QSR regulations;
New tooling, existing tooling, and equipment validation FAT, SAT, IQ, PD, OQ & PQ;
Understanding of the product strategy and can recommend solutions to critical issues.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work from home is permitted
< 5% domestic and/or international travel required per year

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Hard Skills & Tools

scientific injection moldingprocess monitoringtool qualificationsrisk managementSix-Sigma MethodologyMinitab Softwareautomationthermoplastic injection moldingLSR injection moldingprocess control techniques

Soft Skills

project managementproblem solvingcollaborationcommunicationtrainingrelationship buildingconflict resolutionself-directedcreative thinkingcross-functional collaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Materials EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Manufacturing EngineeringSystematic Molding training/certification