Manager, Engineering (Laser)

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Job Description:

Confluent Medical Technologies is dedicated to working collaboratively with our customers, taking projects from rapid prototype into high volume production. Our unparalleled technical expertise, proven experience and partnership with our clients has allowed us to perfect the process necessary to deliver world-class medical devices through innovative material science, engineering and manufacturing. Our primary capabilities include: Nitinol components, catheters, delivery systems, biomedical textiles, access kits, and guidewires. We take pride in our position as the leader in the medical technology space and are driven by a passion to create products that our clients have envisioned for their customers.  

We are looking for a Laser Manager, Engineering to join our Fremont, CA team! As a uniquely qualified candidate, you will:    

• Manage, mentor and provide career development support to a team of engineers and technicians.      
• Responsible for process development – from initial development to sustained manufacturing validation - planning, directing, and coordinating engineering activities, studies, and programs in support of new product development.    
• Responsible for planning, executing and supervising process development related to Nitinol component and device development, with specific emphasis on laser cutting and welding
• Responsible for process identification, parameter optimization, proof of concept testing, technology improvements, and process implementation.    
  • Provide critical input for design and build of equipment related to laser cutting and welding.
  • Support and provide equipment guidelines and tooling modifications for process improvements.   
  • Work with Quality/engineering for optimization of process parameters to achieve robust and stable processes and maximize yields, efficiencies, and process capabilities.    
  • Technical responsibility for documentation of studies in engineering memorandums and work instructions.    
• Identify and investigate and develop new technologies for metal cutting/welding processing in Nitinol and other medically relevant metal materials (Stainless Steel, CoCr, etc).   
• Manage engineering team to optimize processes which meet manufacturing quality controls, build time, cost, yield targets.   
• Support with Quality and engineering team the design and execution of Process Characterization Study’s & DOE’s, support protocols and reports.   
• Have a firm understanding of validation strategy (IQ/OQ/PQ), support protocols and reports.   

Education and Experience:

• BS degree in a relevant discipline and 8 or more years of related engineering and management experience. Or: MS degree and 5 or more years of related experience. Or: Ph.D. and 3 or more years of related experience  
• Strong overall knowledge of entire field of work, complex level engineering experience.   Desired: 2+ years of leadership and people management experience.   
• Hands-on experience with a variety of optical and laser related equipment including power meters, oscilloscopes, Photodiodes, beam cameras and other relevant diagnostic equipment related to laser characterization.
• Experience with toolpath creation and optimization with emphasis on machine controls.
• Experience in the medical device industry.    
• Extensive hands-on experience.   
• Possess excellent English communication skills – both written and oral.   
• Familiar with technical literature and standards related to area of expertise.   
• Attention to detail, professional attitude, team player   

We regret that we are unable to sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.

Confluent Medical Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.

Only qualified candidate will be contacted.