Senior Welding Process Engineer – Laser & Ultrasonic Expert

ATR International; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

ATR International in San Diego seeks a contract Manufacturing Specialist focused on laser and ultrasonic welding for medical device manufacturing. You will design processes, validate welds, and drive process improvements across lines, collaborating with R&D, QA, and Regulatory teams.

The role emphasizes advanced welding technologies, CPPs, IQ/OQ/PQ, and continuous improvement, with a 12+ month contract and pay up to $114 per hour.

Qualifications

• Requires mastery of a specialty area and full knowledge of industry practices.
• Baccalaureate degree or higher with substantial relevant experience.
• Experience with laser and ultrasonic welding in medical device manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design manufacturing processes, layouts, and procedures for welding and fabrication.
• Lead laser and ultrasonic welding process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and CPPs.
• Drive continuous improvement to optimize weld yield and cycle time.
• Coordinate with R&D, QA, and Regulatory for compliance and optimization.

Skills

Laser welding

Ultrasonic welding

Process design

SPC

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MES

Job description

ATR International in San Diego seeks a contract Manufacturing Specialist focused on laser and ultrasonic welding for medical device manufacturing. You will design processes, validate welds, and drive process improvements across lines, collaborating with R&D, QA, and Regulatory teams.

The role emphasizes advanced welding technologies, CPPs, IQ/OQ/PQ, and continuous improvement, with a 12+ month contract and pay up to $114 per hour.