Laser Process Development Engineer, Staff

Confluent Medical; Fremont, Northern (CA, KY); 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

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.