Vision Systems Engineer

MiniMed•Northridge, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

MiniMed is seeking a Vision Systems Engineer to serve as the primary technical expert for vision systems across manufacturing lines. The role owns end-to-end system design, implementation, validation, and optimization to help ensure manufacturing operations perform with precision and efficiency. This is a full-time, on-site position in Northridge, California, with business travel of 25–40% depending on project needs. The engineer develops manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts; defines operating sequences and equipment procedures; and adapts equipment designs to factory conditions. The role leads the development, qualification, and validation of vision inspection systems in compliance with FDA and ISO regulations, working with R&D, Quality, and contract manufacturing partners to define requirements and performance criteria. It also supports production planning, investigates equipment and process deficiencies, and drives continuous improvement in yield, scrap, cycle time, capacity, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness. The minimum qualification is a bachelor's degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Candidates should bring experience in medical device manufacturing, process validation, quality systems, regulatory requirements, vision system recipe qualification, test method development, root cause analysis, statistical methods, and manufacturing process optimization. MiniMed offers competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package. The U.S. salary range is $109,000–$185,000, with a range of $121,000–$205,000 for California and certain other listed locations. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and location. Regular employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, an HSA, healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, incentive plans, a 401(k) with company match, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and an Employee Assistance Program. Certain additional retirement and capital accumulation plans may be available to eligible employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or an 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 recipe qualification.
Experience in root cause analysis, statistical methods, and manufacturing process optimization.
Willingness and ability to travel for business 25–40% of the time, depending on project needs.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience owning technical strategy, operational performance, and optimization of production processes for long-term sustainability.
Experience integrating Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) 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.

Responsibilities

Design manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, and material handling.
Design machine arrangements within plant facilities to support efficient and productive layouts.
Design sequences of operations and specify procedures for tools and equipment that affect product performance.
Adapt machine and equipment designs to factory and production conditions.
Develop manufacturing processes suitable for statistical process control and, where applicable, develop statistical process control techniques.
Provide engineering guidance on design concepts and specification requirements to make effective use of equipment and manufacturing techniques.
Lead process development, qualification, and validation of vision inspection systems (IQ/OQ/PQ) in compliance with FDA and ISO regulations.
Define vision system requirements, acceptance criteria, and performance metrics with R&D, Quality, and contract manufacturing partners.
Troubleshoot complex vision system failures, conduct root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Evaluate and recommend vision system technologies to improve inspection capability, yield, and throughput.
Incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan.
Inspect machinery, equipment, and tools for efficient performance; investigate deficiencies and initiate corrective actions to ensure product quality.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield enhancement, scrap reduction, cycle-time improvements, and capacity optimization.
Analyze manufacturing performance metrics, including LBM, yield, and capacity, and develop plans to improve throughput, efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Health Savings Account.
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance.
Long-term disability coverage.
Dependent daycare spending account.
Incentive plans.
401(k) plan with company match.
Short-term disability coverage.
Paid time off and holidays.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Eligible employees may participate in a Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements.