Vision Systems Engineer

USA-MiniMed Distribution Corp. 1018; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

USA-MiniMed Distribution Corp. 1018 seeks a Senior Vision Systems Engineer to own end-to-end design, validation, and optimization of vision systems across manufacturing lines.

You will define requirements, lead IQ/OQ/PQ activities, and drive improvements for yield and throughput. The role is on-site in Northridge, CA with 25-40% travel, requiring experience in medical device manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and advanced analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience or advanced degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing, process validation, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with test method development and vision system recipes qualification.
• Experience in root cause analysis, statistical methods, and manufacturing process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, and material handling.
• Leads vision inspection system development and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) in compliance with FDA and ISO regulations.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex vision system failures, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, throughput and OEE.
• Collaborates with R&D, Quality, and Contract Manufacturing on specifications and requirements.
• Willingness to travel 25-40% of the time depending on project needs.

Skills

Vision system design

System validation IQ/OQ/PQ

Root cause analysis

Statistical methods

Process optimization

FDA/ISO regulatory experience

Machine learning / AI vision

Leadership / ownership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in a related field

Tools

MES integration

Vision system software/tools

Statistical software

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 20 Nov 2026

About the Role

At the intersection of technology and manufacturing excellence sits a rare and exciting opportunity. As the primary technical expert for vision systems at MiniMed, you will drive end-to-end ownership of system implementation, validation, and optimization - ensuring our manufacturing lines operate at peak precision and performance.

In this role, you will serve as the primary technical expert for vision system design, implementation, validation, and optimization across manufacturing lines.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

Full-time on-site role in Northridge, CA with willingness and ability to travel for business 25-40% of the time depending on project needs

• Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, and material handling.
• Designs arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout.
• Designs sequence of operations and specifies procedures for the operation of tools and equipment that affect product performance.
• Adapts machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions.
• Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop those techniques.
• Provides guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
• Leads the process development, qualification and validation of vision inspection systems (IQ/OQ/PQ) in compliance with FDA and ISO regulations.
• Defines vision system requirements, acceptance criteria, and performance metrics in collaboration with R&D, Quality, and Contract Manufacturing partners.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex vision system failures, driving root cause analysis and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Evaluates and recommends new vision system technologies to improve inspection capability, yield, and throughput.
• Incorporates inspection and test requirements into the production plan.
• Inspects performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield enhancement, scrap reduction, cycle-time improvements, and capacity optimization.
• Analyzes manufacturing performance metrics like LBM, yield, capacity and develop action plans to improve throughput, efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience, or Advanced degree with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing, process validation, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with test method development and vision system recipes qualification.
• Experience in root cause analysis, statistical methods, and manufacturing process optimization.

Nice To Have

• Demonstrated experience for owning technical strategy, operational performance, and optimization of production process for long term sustainability.
• Experience with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) integration with vision systems.
• Familiarity with GD&T and optical measurement principles.
• Experience supporting Contract Manufacturers in a medical device environment.
• Knowledge of machine learning or AI-based vision inspection technologies.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

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