Principle Engineer I, Laser

Quasar Medical; California; On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Quasar Medical in California seeks a Principal Laser Application Engineer to lead laser manufacturing processes for Nitinol medical device components. You will develop, optimize, and transfer robust laser technologies for prototype, pilot, and commercial production, advancing the company’s technical capabilities.

Working with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and customers, you will implement advanced laser processes for cutting, welding, drilling, marking, and surface finishing, while

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience developing laser manufacturing processes in the medical device industry.
• Extensive experience with Nitinol and precision laser processing.
• Expertise in DOE, SPC, process validation and capability analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development for laser processing of Nitinol medical device components.
• Develop, optimize, and transfer robust laser processes for production.
• Collaborate with NPD, Manufacturing, Quality, and customers on transfer to production.
• Provide technical leadership to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and improve yields.
• Mentor engineers and technicians on laser processing technologies.

Skills

Technical leadership

Process development

Root cause analysis

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Statistical methods

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Master's or Ph.D. preferred

Tools

CAD/CAM programming

CNC motion systems

Vision inspection systems

Automation and process controls

Job description

Principle Engineer I, Laser### Principle Engineer I, LaserApply: QUS California: Full time: Posted Today**Our Culture** We strive for an inclusive company culture, where everyone feels valued, has a voice and is treated fairly, for their personal benefit, the benefit of Quasar, and the benefit of our customers and doctors using our products for patients in need. **Job Summary**The Principal Laser Application Engineer is the technical leader for laser manufacturing processes used in the production of Nitinol medical device components. This role is responsible for developing, optimizing, and transferring robust laser processing technologies that enable high-quality, cost-effective manufacturing of next-generation medical devices.Working closely with New Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and customers, the Principal Laser Application Engineer develops innovative laser processes for prototype, pilot, and commercial production while advancing the organization's technical capabilities.**Key Responsibilities:**Technology Leadership* Serve as the technical expert for laser processing of Nitinol medical device components.* Develop and implement advanced laser manufacturing processes for cutting, welding, drilling, marking, texturing, and other laser applications.* Evaluate and implement new laser technologies, equipment, and automation to expand manufacturing capabilities.* Support the organization's technology roadmap through innovation and continuous improvement.Process Development* Develop robust, repeatable, and scalable manufacturing processes for new products.* Optimize laser parameters to achieve product performance, dimensional accuracy, and manufacturing efficiency.* Establish process windows and validate manufacturing processes.* Develop fixtures, tooling, and processing methods to improve productivity and quality.* Lead Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize process capability and yield.New Product Development* Support customer development programs from concept through commercialization.* Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure products are designed for manufacturability.* Lead technical problem-solving for complex manufacturing challenges.* Support successful transfer of new products into production.Manufacturing Support* Provide technical leadership for troubleshooting complex manufacturing issues.* Improve process capability, yields, throughput, and cost.* Support equipment qualification, process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.* Develop manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and best practices.Collaboration* Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations.* Interface directly with customers on technical discussions and process development activities.* Mentor engineers and technicians on laser processing technologies and manufacturing best practices.* Support capital equipment selection and implementation.**Skills and Knowledge Required:**Education* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.* Master's degree or Ph.D. preferred.Experience* 15+ years of experience developing laser manufacturing processes in the medical device industry.* Extensive experience processing Nitinol and other precision medical device materials.* Demonstrated expertise in laser cutting, welding, drilling, marking, and precision material processing.* Experience supporting New Product Development and process transfer into manufacturing.* Strong understanding of Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), process validation, and process capability analysis.* Experience with FDA Quality System Regulations, ISO 13485, and Design Controls.Preferred Technical Expertise* Nitinol laser processing* Femtosecond, picosecond, and fiber laser technologies* Laser parameter optimization* CAD/CAM programming* CNC motion systems* Vision inspection systems* Automation and process controls* Metallurgy and heat-affected zone control* Electropolishing and post-laser finishing processes* Lean Manufacturing and Six SigmaKey Skills* Technical leadership* Process development and optimization* Root cause analysis and problem solving* Project leadership* Customer-facing communication* Innovation and technology development* Data analysis and statistical methods* Cross-functional collaboration* Mentoring and knowledge sharing **Join Our Global Team**Are you passionate about helping others? Our employees are dedicated to serving medical device customers who deliver life-giving therapies around the world. We seek individuals who are enthusiastic, intelligent and thrive in teamwork, with a strong aspiration to pursue a fulfilling and impactful career. At Quasar, every day is a new opportunity to make a difference.