We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 18 Apr 2025

 

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

Principal Process Engineer- Laser Systems (Onsite)

 

LOCATION: Onsite at our Tempe, AZ campus

In this exciting, hands-on role, the Principal Process Engineer will have the responsibility for developing and sustaining laser bond manufacturing processes using cutting edge technology to build ground breaking medical devices.

Responsibilities Include:

• Drive projects to successful completion using Project Management skills.
• Utilize technical skills associated with Six Sigma, Lean, DRM/DFSS and other appropriate improvement techniques to drive continuous improvement.
• Follow established procedures to perform detailed, accurate, and compliant engineering documentation for Master Validation Plans, pFMEA, Equipment Installation, Characterization, Qualification and Validation activities.
• Perform duties in compliance with environmental, health and safety related site rules, policies, or governmental regulations.
• Identify and work to remove barriers that slow or prevent the successful completion of projects.
• Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and hands on development of those techniques including the measurement systems.
• Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.
• May develop and conduct statistical analysis or recommend additions to document work.

 

Required Qualifications

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

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Optical Sciences, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of optomechanical engineering principles, including mounting and alignment of optical components.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex optical and mechanical issues.
• Strong understanding of laser systems, including harmonic generation, beam manipulation, and system integration.
• Knowledge of G-codes and M-codes
• Familiarity with laboratory practices, including the use of spectrometers, power meters, and beam profilers.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate experimental data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with galvo systems and beam steering technologies.
• Proficiency in tools such as optical design software (e.g., Zemax, Code V) and CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks).

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

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
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.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.