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Overview

When you join the team at Cordis, you become part of an inspiring mission to save lives, impacting millions of people and broadening access to life-saving cardiovascular and endovascular technology. As a global leader for over 60 years, we are dedicated to being the heart of innovation to transform cardiovascular care.

At Cordis, we're teammates, not just employees. We embrace an empowered and one-team culture where teammates are inspired to unleash their full potential. With diverse teams on a global scale, we believe the richness of our experiences and backgrounds enhances the careers of our teammates, the service to our customers, and ultimately, the lives of our patients.

If you love a challenge and are ready to have a direct, transformative and positive impact on the lives of millions, then Cordis is just the place for you.

We are the people behind the people who keep saving lives.

Responsibilities

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Extrusion Engineer to join our team. This role will focus on polymer and fluoropolymer extrusion for critical medical device components and catheter shaft assemblies. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with extrusion process development, optimization, and validation in a regulated medical device environment.

Key Responsibilities

+ Develop and optimize extrusion processes for polymer and fluoropolymer materials (e.g., PTFE, FEP, PFA, ETFE, PEBAX, polyurethane, nylon).

+ Design and validate extrusion tooling and equipment for single- and multi-lumen tubing, thin-wall profiles, co-extrusions, and balloon films.

+ Lead process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) activities, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA QSR requirements.

+ Troubleshoot and resolve extrusion process issues, ensuring dimensional accuracy, mechanical performance, and surface quality.

+ Collaborate with R&D to transfer new designs into scalable, high-quality extrusion processes.

+ Partner with suppliers on raw material evaluations, resin selection, and fluoropolymer processing methods.

+ Apply statistical tools (DOE, SPC, FMEA, root cause analysis) to drive process improvement and reduce scrap/waste.

+ Document and maintain all manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and process control records.

+ Support capital equipment procurement, installation, and qualification for new extrusion lines.

+ Provide technical training and mentoring to production staff.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Requires Engineering Bachelors Degree and 8+ years of relevant experience or Master's Degree and 6+ years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).

+ 8+ years of hands-on extrusion engineering experience in the medical device industry or regulated manufacturing environment.

+ Demonstrated expertise in polymer and fluoropolymer extrusion (PTFE, FEP, ETFE, etc.).

+ Knowledge of extrusion tooling design, die design, and equipment setup.

+ Experience with cleanroom manufacturing and compliance to ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 11/QSR.

+ Proficiency with statistical analysis tools and process validation methodologies.

Skills & Attributes

+ Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

+ Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Collaborative team player with attention to detail.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Cordis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and applicants. At Cordis, our teammates all bring different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one's identity. All our teammate's points of view are key to our success, and we believe inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Together, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

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**Job Locations** _US-FL-Miami Lakes_

**ID** _2025-12131_

**Category** _Research and Development (R&D)_

**Position Type** _Regular Full-Time_

CORDIS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, values diversity in all its forms is and committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We are committed to advancing our culture of belonging, where all teammates feel seen, heard, and appreciated and encouraged to be their authentic selves. Our team is invested in attracting, retaining and growing top talent. Our Teammates are the core of our innovation and success. Cordis is an inclusive, engaging place to work and grow a career. CORDIS is committed to offering reasonable accommodations, upon request, to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [email protected]