Senior Applications Development Engineer

Overview

Pay Range: $98,000-$115,000

Primarily responsible for demonstrating process feasibility and meeting quality specifications on Lightspeed projects. Assist in transitioning Lightspeed projects to production in a small team and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Define, plan and complete Lightspeed projects
• Perform complex set up and process development on laser workstations 
• Provide technical skill training to laser operators, Application Development Technicians, and Application Development Engineers
• Lead the successful transition of Lightspeed projects to production 
• Support the Site Director in solving on-going production issues
• Support Sales through the completion of project routing for quotes 
• Generate and update setup sheets, work instructions, and CAPAs as required
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and work across departments as required 
• Lead cross departmental teams in continuous improvement projects 
• Mentor and guide other technical staff to optimized solutions
• Participate in sales support activities including sales presentations, customer visits, and technical seminars 
• Conduct background literature searches on relevant technical topics of interest and provide summaries 
• Monitor other Applications Development Engineers and Technicians in the Lightspeed ADL group for technical effectiveness and offer assistance when necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering/science or equivalent experience 
• Experience with industrial laser such as excimer, CO2, DPSS, ultrafast and beam deliveries 
• Basic understanding of laser-material interaction for a specific application (i.e. laser welding, excimer laser- polymer, etc.) and how to apply that understanding 
• Ability to generate machine motion control programs (i.e. G-Code) 
• Familiarity with ISO Quality Systems particularly in medical device manufacturing
• Ability to create and troubleshoot programs for inspection devices and other auxiliary equipment
• Ability to generate drawings and models (2D & 3D CAD) using GD&T
• Ability to present and convey complex engineering ideas to internal and external customers 
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings using a GD&T system 
• Ability to create job related documentation for quality purposes 
• Proficient with the use of optical inspection equipment. This may be defined as a magnifier, microscope, and/or equipment used for measuring capacity 
• Proficient with using multiple axis motion controllers 
• Ability to quickly and positively adapt to changing priorities and processes 
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work under minimal supervision