Process Engineer-Laser Welding

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and scale advanced laser welding processes used in the high-volume production of flexible circuits and high-performance interconnects in alignment with Cel Link manufacturing technologies
• Establish and maintain critical weld parameters, process windows, and qualification protocols to ensure high reliability, conductivity, and mechanical integrity of welded assemblies
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for weld-related defects leveraging statistical tools such as DOE and SPC to drive continuous improvement
• Collaborate with design, materials, and equipment teams to develop weld-friendly product designs, evaluate new materials, and support integration of automated welding systems
• Define and implement weld inspection and validation methods ensuring compliance with quality standards and supporting scale-up from prototype to high-volume production

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)
• 3-7 years of hands‑on experience working on developing laser welding processes in a high-volume manufacturing environment

• Solid background in statistical methods, systematic experiment design, and related software (e.g., JMP, Minitab)
• Ability to synthesize and interpret complex data sets to understand physical phenomena and support data-driven decisions
• Ability to safely and confidently operate and troubleshoot custom manufacturing and metrology equipment
• Independent problem solver with a desire to learn new skills and new technology
• Strong organization skills and detail-oriented mindset
• Able to adapt to changing requirements in a fast-paced start-up setting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong work ethic, and ability to work in a collaborative team environment

• Knowledge of and process experience with precision patterning equipment
• Prior start-up experience
• Strong understanding of CAD software, Solid Works and/or AutoCAD is a plus

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Salaried Exempt

Physical Demands – Office and Manufacturing Environment:
The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, pull/push, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment – Includes both a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues, and a shop environment, with exposure to high noise levels from operating machines, physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts, nuisance dust, and skin exposure to chemicals used to run/maintain machines.

May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump‑caps, gloves, hair nets, masks, and clean-room frocks while adhering to the prescribed safety procedures.

We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates are essential to our success. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees while building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Cel Link participates in the E-Verify program in specific locations as required by law.