Careers
Welcome to Thompson Retractor.
Based in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan, we’ve been designing and building table-mounted retractors since 1965. Today, we’re proud to be the global leader in surgical retraction—trusted by surgeons worldwide for innovation, quality, and reliability.
Why Work With Us
At Thompson, you’ll be part of a close-knit team that makes a global impact. Every product we build contributes to better surgical outcomes, and every employee plays a direct role in that success.
Benefits & Perks
We believe in supporting our people as much as our customers. That’s why we offer:
- Time for life: PTO, national holidays, and your birthday off.
- Family support: Maternity and paternity leave.
- Shared success: Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you a real stake in the company’s future.
What We Value
- Empowering surgeons with the right tools for every procedure.
- Innovation that drives better surgical outcomes.
- Integrity & teamwork in everything we do.
- Service that goes above and beyond.
Current Openings
Product Engineer
Materials & Shipping Manager