Principal Process Development Engineer- Laser

Medtronic•Tempe, AZ

3d•$128,800 - $193,200•Onsite

About The Position

This Principal Process Development 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 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.

Requirements

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 OR PhD with 3 years relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

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
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Responsibilities

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