Engineering Laser Technician IV

Medtronic • Plymouth, MN

7d

About The Position

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life Key Responsibilities Collaborate with engineers to set up laser equipment and execute process tests for laser cutting. Collaborate with cross-functional team to identify process improvement opportunities Develop and optimize laser processes for medical devices, from benchtop to production scale Identify process improvement opportunities including; fixtures, equipment, and inspection solutions Create test plans and reports to demonstrate technical rationale for associated decisions Support project timelines and scope, communicating changes and challenges to key stakeholders Develop or modify optimal toolpaths using Caglia software (g-code) Design & procure new tooling for laser workstations Analyze motion system accel/deccel and error within the toolpath Perform dimensional and visual inspections for laser test parts using microscopes, vision systems, and metrology equipment. Maintain detailed records of process runs, settings, measurements, and results. Apply appropriate technical skills and tools, such as DOE, hypothesis testing, capability studies, cliff studies, Gemba walks, and lean manufacturing tools, to perform in depth analysis, determine root cause, and identify corrective actions. All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must Have, Minimum Requirements Minimum 7 years of hands-on laser experience
• Strong grasp of laser processing and secondary operations
• Experience with laser sources and workstations
• Experience with laser analysis tools; IR puck, power meter, beam profiler, etc…
• Experience with medical device cleaning standards, ISO13485, and GMP
• Physical Job Requirements Ability to stand, walk, and perform tasks in a lab or cleanroom.
• May involve handling small parts and using inspection equipment.
• Comfortable working in lab or cleanroom settings.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Requires high school diploma or equivalent (United States), vocational or technical education or certification (all other countries).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to set up laser equipment and execute process tests for laser cutting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team to identify process improvement opportunities
• Develop and optimize laser processes for medical devices, from benchtop to production scale
• Identify process improvement opportunities including; fixtures, equipment, and inspection solutions
• Create test plans and reports to demonstrate technical rationale for associated decisions
• Support project timelines and scope, communicating changes and challenges to key stakeholders
• Develop or modify optimal toolpaths using Caglia software (g-code)
• Design & procure new tooling for laser workstations
• Analyze motion system accel/deccel and error within the toolpath
• Perform dimensional and visual inspections for laser test parts using microscopes, vision systems, and metrology equipment.
• Maintain detailed records of process runs, settings, measurements, and results.
• Apply appropriate technical skills and tools, such as DOE, hypothesis testing, capability studies, cliff studies, Gemba walks, and lean manufacturing tools, to perform in depth analysis, determine root cause, and identify corrective actions.
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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.
• 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).
• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED