Electrode Designer

JOB DESCRIPTION

About Nissha Medical Technologies - New Richmond (Isometric Micro Molding Center of Excellence)

Nissha Medical Technologies - New Richmond is home to the Isometric Micro Molding Center of Excellence, where highly skilled teams take pride in solving some of the most challenging manufacturing problems in medical technology. Located in New Richmond, Wisconsin, this campus brings together deep expertise in micro molding, precision tooling, and micro automated assembly to support devices where precision, reliability, and miniaturization truly matter.

Our New Richmond team plays a critical role in helping customers turn complex ideas into scalable, manufacturable solutions for applications such as drug delivery, surgical robotics, diagnostics, and minimally invasive devices. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, engineers, toolmakers, operators, and quality professionals work side by side to push boundaries, improve processes, and continuously raise the bar.

As part of Nissha Medical Technologies, the New Richmond site combines the agility and hands-on culture of a specialized center of excellence with the resources and global reach of a worldwide CDMO. Nissha Medical Technologies is the medical devices business unit and a wholly owned subsidiary of Nissha Co., Ltd., a publicly held Japanese company headquartered in Kyoto, Japan (TSE: 7915). Together, our teams are united by a shared commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and making a meaningful impact on healthcare.

What You Will Do

Essential Job Functions (Core Responsibilities) 70%

Design Electrodes 70%

• -Design and develop electrodes for sinker EDM applications using 3D CAD software.
  • -Analyze customer part models and engineering drawings to determine EDM requirements.
    
  • -Identify areas requiring Sinker EDM machining, including ribs, slots, pockets, sharp corners, deep cavities, and complex geometries.
    
  • -Determine appropriate electrode materials, including graphite and copper
    
  • -Calculate electrode sizing, spark gaps, and overburn allowances based on material, depth, and required surface finish.
    
  • -Complete all the proper job documentation required for the Manufacturing Process: Operator up Sheets, Electrode List, Documentation

Collaboration with Manufacturing Groups, Team Development and Strategy - 20%

• -Work with all manufacturing departments to learn about all Isometric's methods of manufacturing.

Efficiency & Documentation - (Secondary 5%)

• -Complete work in a timely manner to meet project and customer timelines.

Additional Responsibilities (Secondary 5%)

Compliance

• -Follow all company quality standards, safety policies, and required procedures.
  
  • -Maintain confidentiality with all proprietary information.
    

Other Duties

• -Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Production Supervisor / Manufacturing Coordinator
  

What You Bring

Core Qualifications

• -Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in Mechanical Design, Tool & Die, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• -Strong understanding of sinker EDM processes and applications
• -Ability to read and understand blueprint reading.
• -Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as:

-Mastercam

-SolidWorks

-Creo

-AutoCAD

Preferred Qualifications

• -3-5 years of experience in electrode design or tool and die manufacturing preferred
• -CAD related certification preferred.

Professional Traits We Value

• -Extremely high attention to detail
• -Ability to make independent decisions based on technical knowledge and experience
• -Strong written and verbal communication skills to support collaboration with coworkers, management, and external partners

ITAR Compliance

Our facility contains information and materials subject to the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a result, certain roles may require verification defined by ITAR regulations.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $70,000-$95,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.

In addition, Nissha Medical Technologies offers a competitive total rewards package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with co