Staff Laser Engineer – Medical Devices & Automation

Confluent Medical Technologies; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Confluent Medical Technologies seeks a Staff Laser Engineer to join their Fremont, CA team. The role focuses on laser cutting and welding process development, CAM programming, and equipment optimization in a medical device setting.

The candidate will plan engineering activities for production and new product development, improve CAM tools, and ensure safety and documentation practices. A BS with 5+ years (or MS with 3+ years) is required, with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering with 5+ years of related experience or MS with 3+ years of related experience.
• CAM programming and development experience.
• SolidWorks/3D modeling and design experience.
• Proficiency in SPC methodologies.
• Laser cutting and/or laser welding experience is a plus.
• Experience in the medical device industry is a plus.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate engineering activities for standard production and new product development.
• Develop laser cutting and welding processes, including programming, motion system tuning, optimization, parameter development, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Improve CAM programming using SMARTCAM and Cagila; develop post processors and streamline HMI interfaces.
• Develop mechanical processes, evaluate materials and tooling, and select equipment.
• Provide guidelines and modifications for equipment and tooling to improve processes.
• Propose and validate additional I/O and automation for laser systems.
• Follow health, safety and environmental programs and ensure hazards are managed.
• Investigate new laser cutting and welding technologies and collaborate with external labs for proof of concept.

Skills

CAM programming

SolidWorks

SPC

Laser cutting

Laser welding

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

MS degree (preferred)

Tools

SMARTCAM

Cagila

Job description

Confluent Medical Technologies seeks a Staff Laser Engineer to join their Fremont, CA team. The role focuses on laser cutting and welding process development, CAM programming, and equipment optimization in a medical device setting.

The candidate will plan engineering activities for production and new product development, improve CAM tools, and ensure safety and documentation practices. A BS with 5+ years (or MS with 3+ years) is required, with strong communication skills.