Senior Optical NPI Engineer for Biotech Instruments

Madrona Venture Labs; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Madrona Venture Labs is seeking a Senior NPI Engineer specializing in optics to enhance our instrument operations team. This hands-on role involves optimizing manufacturing processes and ensuring product quality by collaborating with R&D.

The ideal candidate possesses a B.S. or M.S. in Engineering and has 5-7 years of experience in the medical device sector. Strong skills in optical principles and statistical process control are essential. Join us in making breakthrough innovations in biotech!

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role, preferably in medical devices.
• Hands-on experience with statistical process control (SPC) and FMEA methodologies.
• Familiarity with quality management systems — ISO 13485, FDA QSR.

Responsibilities

• Partner with R&D on new product introductions ensuring smooth handoff to production.
• Design and optimize manufacturing processes for optical assemblies.
• Develop calibration procedures and maintain process documentation.

Skills

Optical principles

Statistical process control (SPC)

Problem-solving skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autocollimators

Spectrometers

Job description

Madrona Venture Labs is seeking a Senior NPI Engineer specializing in optics to enhance our instrument operations team. This hands-on role involves optimizing manufacturing processes and ensuring product quality by collaborating with R&D.

The ideal candidate possesses a B.S. or M.S. in Engineering and has 5-7 years of experience in the medical device sector. Strong skills in optical principles and statistical process control are essential. Join us in making breakthrough innovations in biotech!