Principal Process Engineer (Laser) - Onsite

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 28 Apr 2025

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A Day in the Life

LOCATION: Tempe, AZ

This Principal Engineer will be responsible for the development of laser based processes through release to manufacturing. The Engineer will lead process development and process improvement projects to support cutting edge technology in laser joining and laser cutting of metal and glass materials. Process development work scope may span across multiple process areas with a primary focus in laser equipment. They will coordinate risk burn down and problem-solving experiments by utilizing DRM/DFSS (Design and Reliability for Manufacturing / Design For Six Sigma) and data driven methods. They will also be responsible for managing the validation activities for the development work including requirements flow down, effective control and monitoring strategies and ensuring compliance to regulations and safety for our patients.

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

• Lead the innovation, development and/or optimization of new manufacturing concepts, processes and procedures for transfer to manufacturing operations.
• Champion the use of Design for Reliability and Manufacturing (DRM) and data driven methods through process development
• Work with process owners and product development teams to define robust process flows for new products
• Work with technology development to understand new process technologies for research and development towards release to manufacturing operations.
• Own requirements flow down from product design to process development, including working with process owners to disposition inputs / outputs to deliver efficient, cost effective and robust control and monitor strategies
• Own equipment scouting, down selection, qualification and characterization.
• Own process characterization and process validation activities to ensure maturity and stability of processes when released to manufacturing.
• Own the interfaces and interactions between processes and determine product integration risks
• Lead risk assessments and risk burn down activities for process interfaces and interactions
• Provide input into product and process design based on an understanding of the integration risks
• Applies statistical methods and science-based decisions to design experiments and implement improvements
• Coordinate and/or perform necessary experiments and product builds to establish robust processes
• Implement and own yield monitoring systems and procedures for equipment and processes developed
• Monitor, root cause and resolve process yield issues during product and process development
• Lead the identification and implementation of corrective actions for yield issues in collaboration with process owners and product engineers
• Reviews product development requirements for compatibility with processing methods to determine costs and schedules
• Interacts with product design and development personnel to ensure that processes and designs are compatible
• Generates and maintains documentation per quality system regulations
• Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations

Must Have: Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 7 years relevant hands-on experience with laser systems and optical components or advanced degree plus a minimum of 5 years relevant experience with laser systems and optical components.

Nice to Have

• Experience in laser applications, including laser selection, optics package selection and ideally in joining, cutting, and marking
• Experience with G-code or other programming languages to support laser system recipe development
• Experience with DRM / Design for Six Sigma, Lean Sigma, or Green/Black Belt Lean Sigma certification
• Knowledge of DOE, statistical analysis methods and data analysis tools (Minitab, JMP, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Experience with wafer fabrication processes
• Experience in developing a process from concept to transfer in manufacturing and/or experience
• working in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Advanced degree in Physics, Optics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or similar discipline

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.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$119,200.00 - $178,800.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

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Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

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