Lead Wafer-Scale AOI Process Engineer

Medtronic plc; Tempe, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Process Engineer at Medtronic Tempe Campus will lead development, integration, and optimization of wafer-scale AOI systems from concept through manufacturing transfer. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure high-yield inspection solutions.

You will drive DRM, data-driven improvements, and validation activities, while aligning with product requirements and manufacturing needs.

Qualifications

• Hands-on AOI systems experience including optics and image acquisition.
• Experience with DRM/Lean Six Sigma or Green/Black Belt preferred.
• Strong knowledge of DOE, statistics, and data tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP, Python, SQL).
• Demonstrated system-level problem-solving in complex manufacturing or inspection contexts.
• Experience with wafer fab integration and high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the innovation, development, and optimization of wafer-scale AOI processes and systems for transfer to manufacturing operations.
• Champion DRM and data-driven methods throughout AOI system development.
• Define and integrate inspection strategies, process flows, and design rules with wafer fabrication and product requirements.
• Collaborate with process owners, product development teams, equipment suppliers, and manufacturing to define robust AOI solutions.
• Own requirements flow-down from product and quality requirements to AOI system capabilities, including inspection sensitivity and defect classification.

Skills

AOI systems

Optical inspection

DRM

DOE

Statistics

Python

SQL

Wafer fabrication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Job description

The Senior Process Engineer at Medtronic Tempe Campus will lead development, integration, and optimization of wafer-scale AOI systems from concept through manufacturing transfer. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure high-yield inspection solutions.

You will drive DRM, data-driven improvements, and validation activities, while aligning with product requirements and manufacturing needs.