Senior Laser Manufacturing Engineer

Medtronic plc; Villalba (PR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic Villalba site in Puerto Rico seeks a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to lead laser manufacturing processes, validate and sustain advanced capabilities within a regulated environment.

You will drive process controls (SPC, DOE), equipment qualification, technology transfer, and continuous improvement while partnering with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure compliant, high-quality medical device production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field; 7+ years in manufacturing engineering or related roles.
• Experience with laser-based manufacturing technologies in a regulated environment.
• Experience with process validation, equipment qualification, and SPC.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering projects and drive process improvements.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and capability to implement effective corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, validation, optimization, and sustainment of laser manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Drive implementation of laser technologies (laser welding, cutting, marking) across manufacturing lines.
• Develop process controls using SPC, DOE, and data-driven methodologies.
• Lead equipment qualification, process validation, technology transfer, and continuous improvement projects.
• Evaluate equipment performance and implement corrective and preventive actions to boost process capability and product quality.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to deliver scalable, compliant manufacturing solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship for laser processing technologies site-wide.
• Ensure processes, equipment, and documentation comply with regulatory and quality system requirements.

Skills

Laser-based manufacturing

SPC

DOE

Cross-functional leadership

Troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

PhD in a related field

Tools

SPC software

DOE tools

Laser equipment

Job description

Medtronic Villalba site in Puerto Rico seeks a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to lead laser manufacturing processes, validate and sustain advanced capabilities within a regulated environment.

You will drive process controls (SPC, DOE), equipment qualification, technology transfer, and continuous improvement while partnering with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure compliant, high-quality medical device production.