Process Development Engineer, Staff (Laser)

Confluent Medical Technologies; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; 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 manufacturing validation.

The role emphasizes CAM programming, 3D modeling with SolidWorks, and SPC methods, with a strong preference for medical device experience and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop laser cutting and welding processes from concept through manufacturing validation.
• Plan and coordinate engineering activities, studies and programs for production and new product development.
• Program CAM systems and optimize motion, parameters, troubleshooting and documentation.
• Improve CAM post processors and streamline HMI interfaces.
• Select and support equipment and tooling for process improvements.
• Propose and validate additional I/O and automation for laser systems, and ensure safety compliance.
• Collaborate with applications/outside labs for proof of concept of new technologies.

Skills

CAM programming

SolidWorks

3D modeling

SPC methodologies

Laser cutting

Laser welding

Medical device experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

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.

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.

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