Laser Process Development Engineer – MedTech Impact

Confluent Medical; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Confluent Medical Technologies seeks a Staff Laser Engineer to drive process development from proto- to manufacturing-validated stages in Fremont, CA. You will lead projects for laser cutting, welding, and deburring of small medical components, while programming CAM, tuning motion systems, and improving post processors.

Strong SPC, SolidWorks, and communication skills are essential. You will collaborate with process engineering and applications teams, ensuring safety, compliance, and robust

Qualifications

• BS degree in a relevant engineering discipline is required.
• MS degree with a minimum of three years of relevant experience is preferred.
• CAM programming and development experience is essential.
• Solid background in SolidWorks/3D modeling and design.
• Proficiency in SPC methodologies is expected.
• Laser cutting and/or laser welding experience is a plus.
• Experience in the medical device industry is advantageous.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills are desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop laser cutting and welding processes from prototype to manufacturing validation.
• Plan and coordinate engineering activities for standard production and new product development.
• Implement laser cutting, laser welding, and deburring processes for small medical components.
• Program CAM and optimize motion systems; troubleshoot and document results.
• Improve CAM post processors and streamline HMI interfaces.
• Support equipment guidelines and tooling modifications for process improvements.
• Evaluate new laser technologies and collaborate with external labs for proof of concept.

Skills

CAM programming

SolidWorks/3D modelling

SPC methodologies

Laser cutting/welding

Medical device industry experience

Strong communication

Education

BS in a relevant engineering discipline

MS degree with 3+ years experience

Tools

SMARTCAM

Cagila

Job description

Confluent Medical Technologies seeks a Staff Laser Engineer to drive process development from proto- to manufacturing-validated stages in Fremont, CA. You will lead projects for laser cutting, welding, and deburring of small medical components, while programming CAM, tuning motion systems, and improving post processors.

Strong SPC, SolidWorks, and communication skills are essential. You will collaborate with process engineering and applications teams, ensuring safety, compliance, and robust