Balloon Forming / R&D Support Technician

Balloon Forming / R&D Support Technician

Department: Balloon Manufacturing / Product Development

Location: Manufacturing Facility – Cleanroom Environment

Experience: 0 – 2 Years (Freshers & Early Career Candidates)

About the Role

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to support balloon forming operations and R&D development activities in medical device manufacturing. The candidate will assist in balloon forming machine operations, prototype development, and process trials for medical balloon catheter products.

Manufacturing activities follow international quality standards such as ISO 13485 and regulatory guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Process Support

• Assist in balloon forming machine operation for medical balloon production

• Support machine setup including forming temperature, pressure, and stretch parameters

• Prepare and load polymer tubing for balloon forming processes

• Monitor balloon forming cycles and report any process abnormalities

R&D & Development Support

• Assist engineers in prototype balloon development for new products

• Participate in process trials and experimental parameter studies

• Prepare engineering samples for design evaluation and testing

• Support feasibility trials for new balloon designs

Inspection & Testing

• Perform dimensional inspection including balloon diameter, length, and wall thickness

• Conduct visual inspection to identify defects such as wrinkles, pinholes, or deformation

• Assist in balloon burst pressure and expansion testing

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain process trial records and development documentation

• Record machine parameters and production data accurately

• Follow cleanroom discipline and contamination control practices

• Support documentation aligned with ISO 13485 requirements

Required Qualification

Diploma / ITI in:

Mechanical Engineering

Plastics Technology

Polymer Technology

Production Engineering

Tool & Die or related technical fields

Required Skills

• Basic knowledge of polymer materials such as PET, Nylon, or Pebax

• Ability to understand basic engineering drawings and specifications

• Familiarity with measurement tools (micrometer, microscope, gauges)

• Strong observation and quality awareness

• Willingness to learn balloon forming and medical device manufacturing processes

Preferred Knowledge

• Basic understanding of polymer processing or extrusion processes

• Exposure to cleanroom manufacturing environments

• Knowledge of medical device manufacturing practices

What Will Gain

1. Hands-on experience in balloon catheter manufacturing technology

2. Exposure to polymer forming and material behavior

3. Experience working in regulated medical device manufacturing environments

4. Opportunity to work with R&D, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams

• It is a Full Time Manufacturing job for candidates with 0 - 1 years of experience.