Laser Process Development Engineer, Staff

Confluent Medical Technologies; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Confluent Medical Technologies in Fremont, CA is seeking a Staff Laser Engineer to lead laser cutting and welding process development from concept to validated production. You will design experiments, program CAM tools, and optimize manufacturing workflows for small medical components.

Responsibilities include planning engineering activities, implementing laser processes, tuning motion systems, developing post processors, and supporting health and safety programs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop laser cutting and welding processes from proof-of-concept to manufacturing validation.
• Plan and coordinate engineering activities, studies and programs for production and new product development.
• Implement laser processes for small medical components including programming and motion tuning.
• Develop CAM programs and optimize post processors and HMI interfaces.
• Support mechanical process development, equipment selection and tooling modifications.
• Propose/validate new I/O and automation controls for laser systems and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

CAM programming

SolidWorks

SPC analytics

Laser process development

Technical communication

Education

BS degree in engineering

MS degree in related field

Tools

SMARTCAM

Cagila

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!

Qualified candidates will be contacted. No phone, fax or email inquiries from potential applicants, external recruiters or other interested parties, please.

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

Confluent is an equal opportunity employer