Laser Process Development Engineer II

Confluent Medical Technologies, Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Confluent Medical Technologies is seeking a Laser Engineer II in Fremont, CA to advance laser and mechanical process development from prototype to manufacturing validation. You will plan activities, optimize laser cutting and welding, and generate procedures and drawings to support production.

The role requires a BS in mechanical engineering or physics and at least two years of laser processing or process development.

Qualifications

• BS degree in mechanical engineering, physics, or related field.
• Minimum two years of experience in process development or laser processing.
• Medical device manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop laser and mechanical processes from prototype to manufacturing validation.
• Plan and coordinate engineering activities for standard production and new product development.
• Handle process implementation for laser cutting, laser welding, and deburring small components.
• Develop and optimize process parameters, alignment, and tooling guidelines.
• Create documentation including operating procedures, work instructions, drawings, and software tooling.

Skills

Laser processing experience

CAM programming

Strong communication skills

SolidWorks

Education

BS in mechanical engineering or physics

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Salary Range: $87,400.00 - $145,600.00

Laser Engineer II

Confluent Medical Technologies is dedicated to working collaboratively with our customers, taking projects from rapid prototype into high volume production. Our unparalleled technical expertise, proven experience and partnership with our clients has allowed us to perfect the process necessary to deliver world-class medical devices through innovative material science, engineering and manufacturing. Our primary capabilities include: Nitinol components, balloon catheters, delivery systems, biomedical textiles, access kits, and guidewires. We take pride in our position as the leader in the medical technology space and are driven by a passion to create products that our clients have envisioned for their customers.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Process Engineering Manager, be responsible for laser and mechanical process development (from proof-of-concept prototypes to sustained manufacturing validation)
• Plan and coordinate engineering activities, studies, and programs in support of standard production and new product development.
• Handle process implementation for applications such as laser cutting, laser welding, and deburring small medical components.
• Be responsible for laser cutting and welding process development, including motion programming, optical alignment, parameter development and optimization, troubleshooting.
• Generate documentation for process implementation including Operating procedures, work instructions, engineering drawings, manufacturing software, etc.
• Support and provide equipment guidelines and tooling modifications for process improvements.
• Generate models/drawings to support process development.
• Support company-wide and internal cost-improvement projects, specifically for the laser processing group.
• Follow health, safety and environmental programs for preventative maintenance - adhering to safety protocols and ensuring that all hazards are properly managed.

Education & Experience

• BS degree in mechanical engineering/physics or other relevant engineering discipline required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in process development and/or laser processing.
• Medical device manufacturing experience a plus.

Qualifications / Edge

• Are passionate working with integrated, complex technologies and machines.
• Are experienced with CAM programming and development.
• Have laser processing experience.
• Have a strong background in SolidWorks.
• Possess strong communication skills - both written and oral.

Confluent Medical Technologies offers very competitive compensation and benefits and is proud to have a distinguished reputation across Silicon Valley and throughout the medical device industry around the world!

We regret that we are unable to sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on a time-limited visa status for this position.

Confluent Medical Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.

Applying materials science to MedTech innovation.

Confluent specializes in expert design and development of large-scale manufacturing specializing in interventional catheter-based devices and implants.

Our key capabilities include Nitinol components and tubing, balloon and complex catheters, high-precision polymer tubing, and implantable textiles.

We operate in 8 state-of-the-art facilities across the United States and Costa Rica and currently employ over 2,000 employees.

Confluent has earned the confidence of leaders in the medical device community through a proven track record of innovation, engineering, and manufacturing.

Visit www.confluentmedical.com to learn more.