Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Laser & Ultrasonic Welding
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Electronics Engineer
Immediate need for a talented Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Laser & Ultrasonic Welding
. This is a 06+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in San Diego, CA (Hybrid).
Job
-30283
Pay Range: $106 - $116/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
Key Responsibilities:- Design manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies and equipment installation.
- Lead the qualification and validation of laser and ultrasonic welding equipment and processes (IQ/OQ/PQ) in compliance with FDA and ISO regulations.
- Develop and execute process validation studies, including weld strength characterization and hermeticity testing.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize weld yield, cycle time, and process capability.
- Troubleshoot complex welding failures, implementing sustainable corrective actions.
- Establish and maintain process controls, monitoring strategies, and SPC programs
Experience:
- Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, specifically in laser and ultrasonic welding.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Expertise in laser welding process design, development, and optimization.
- Proficiency with industry-leading laser/ultrasonic welding systems (e.g., Coherent, IPG Photonics, TRUMPF, Branson).
- Familiarity with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) integration with welding equipment.
- Hands-on experience with multiple laser/ultrasonic welding modalities (e.g., Nd:YAG, fiber laser, standard ultrasonic).
- Experience with alternative plastic joining technologies and hermetic sealing validation.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Minitab, Document Management Systems, AutoCAD, Solid Works, SAP.
Our client is a leading medical technology Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.
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