Laser Process Development Engineer, Staff

CONFLUENT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES INC.; Colorado; On-site; USD 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Confluent Medical Technologies is seeking a Staff Laser Engineer to join our Fremont, CA team, driving laser cutting and welding process development from prototype to validated production.

The role requires CAM programming, CAD with SolidWorks, and SPC practices, plus hands-on tooling improvements to support scalable manufacturing in the medical device space.

Qualifications

• BS degree in an engineering discipline with 5+ years of related experience.
• MS degree with at least 3 years of related experience.
• Experience with CAM programming and development.

Responsibilities

• Develop laser cutting and welding processes from prototype to validated production.
• Program CAM and develop post processors, tune motion systems, and document parameters.
• Support design for manufacturing with SolidWorks modeling and tooling selection.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental programs and pursue process improvements.

Skills

CAM programming

SPC methodologies

Laser processing knowledge

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SMARTCAM

Cagila

Job description

Salary Range: $103,900.00 - $173,100.00 Job Description: 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.

We are seeking a Staff Laser Engineer to join our dynamic team of industry leading experts in Fremont, CA.

As a uniquely qualified candidate, you will:

• Under the direction of the Process Engineering Manager, be responsible for process development – from proof-of-concept prototypes to sustained manufacturing validation
• Includes planning/coordinating engineering activities, studies and programs in support of standard production and new product development.
• 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 programming, motion system tuning, optimization, parameter development, troubleshooting, and documentation
• CAM programming improvements using SMARTCAM and Cagila.
• Develop post processors and streamline HMI interfaces.
• Mechanical process development, product selection, evaluation, and capability testing, along with selection of other relevant equipment and tooling.
• Support and provide equipment guidelines and tooling modifications for process improvements.
• Propose, evaluate, and validate additional I/O and automation controls for existing and new laser systems
• Follow health, safety and environmental programs for preventative maintenance – adhering to safety protocols and ensuring that all hazards are properly managed.
• Investigate potential new laser cutting and welding technologies, collaborate with applications/outside labs for proof of concept

Requirements:

• BS degree in a relevant engineering discipline and five or more years of related engineering experience; or a MS degree with a minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• CAM programming and development
• Solid background in SolidWorks/3D modeling and design
• Proficient in Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies
• Laser cutting and/or laser welding experience a plus
• Experience in the medical device industry a plus
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills

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!

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.

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