Engineering Lead Technician, Molding Set-up

Work Flexibility: Onsite This role supports day-to-day manufacturing execution by leading injection molding mold changeovers, start-ups, and technical troubleshooting in a regulated, cleanroom environment. You coordinate with production teams to keep equipment, molds, and automation running to approved standards while maintaining accurate documentation and a safe workplace. What You Will Do Perform mold changeovers and start-ups based on production priorities, coordinating with production support roles before initiating set-ups. Install molds and complete machine set-ups to approved procedures, including line clearance, product identification, and first-piece inspection. Adjust process parameters to approved master cycles and verify stable operation; optimize settings to maintain efficient runs. Program molding machine sequences and execute complex robot programming (teach-in, pickers, servo robots) to support production. Develop and modify end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and troubleshoot automation and auxiliary systems (dryers, resin feed, peripherals). Diagnose and report issues with molds, machines, robots, and auxiliary equipment; initiate maintenance work orders in the maintenance system when required. Maintain updated process and set-up documentation and complete daily manufacturing reports for traceability and compliance. Lead lean workplace organization activities (6S) and train operators and set-up personnel to standardize safe, effective set-up practices. What You Will Need Required Qualifications Minimum 6 years of experience performing injection molding mold changeovers (set-ups) and process support in a manufacturing environment. Experience troubleshooting injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment in production. Experience programming and troubleshooting automation (pickers and/or servo robots). Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, diagrams, and specifications. Working knowledge of regulated manufacturing requirements (ISO, FDA, QSR, GMP) and safety standards (OSHA). Basic to intermediate CAD experience (for tooling/EOAT support). Basic to intermediate PLC programming knowledge. Math proficiency for set-up and process adjustments. Preferred Qualifications Associate degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (or equivalent technical training/experience). United States of America Pay Ranges: Puerto Rico: $17.28 - $25.23 USD Hourly Travel Percentage: 0% Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.