Senior Process Engineer

Actalent; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Maple Grove, MN is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize laser, resistance, and micro-welding processes for medical devices. You will support new product launches, process validation, and continuous improvement in a regulated environment.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's in engineering and 5+ years in manufacturing/process engineering, with hands-on experience in welding technologies and DOE-driven process development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years manufacturing/process engineering experience (3+ with advanced degree).
• Experience with laser welding, resistance welding, micro-joining, battery/capacitor manufacturing, or similar processes.
• Strong background in process development, validation, DOE, and problem-solving.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify welding and joining processes for new and existing products.
• Lead process improvements using DOE, statistical analysis, and root cause problem-solving.
• Execute process validations and maintain required manufacturing documentation.
• Support new product introductions and transfer processes into production.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and suppliers to improve manufacturability, quality, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, and quality system requirements.
• Provide technical leadership, project support, and mentoring.

Skills

DOE

Root cause analysis

Analytical skills

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Laser welding

Resistance welding

Micro-joining

Process validation

Minitab

Statistical analysis

Job description

Position Summary

Join the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team to develop and optimize laser, resistance, and micro-welding processes for complex medical devices. This role supports new product launches, manufacturing improvements, process validation, and continuous innovation in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify welding and joining processes for new and existing products.
• Lead process improvements using DOE, statistical analysis, and root cause problem-solving.
• Execute process validations and maintain required manufacturing documentation.
• Support new product introductions and transfer processes into production.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and suppliers to improve manufacturability, quality, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, and quality system requirements.
• Provide technical leadership, project support, and mentoring.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing/process engineering experience (3+ with advanced degree).
• Experience with laser welding, resistance welding, micro-joining, battery/capacitor manufacturing, or similar processes.
• Strong background in process development, validation, DOE, and problem-solving.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical device or other highly regulated industry experience.
• Experience with IPG laser systems, automation, robotics, or vision systems.
• Knowledge of FDA, ISO, GMP, Lean Six Sigma, and Minitab.
• Project leadership and mentoring experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Maple Grove, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Maple Grove,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.