Senior Process Technician-Metrology

About the role

Confluent Medical Technologies is seeking a Senior Metrology Technician to join our Fremont, CA team. The ideal candidate will assist in developing metrology processes and test methods for inspection of medical devices manufactured in a facility registered to ISO 13485, and in some scope accredited to ISO 17025.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of Confluent’s multifunctional product development team responsible for development, optimization, and validation of medical device production processes.
• Develop and validate the optimal measurement process for variable, attribute, and functional testing.
• Perform metrology on precision medical devices and components using precision metrology tools such as CMM, OMM, and mechanical inspection equipment/gages.
• Program dimensional inspection routines with automated optical inspection tools, e.g. MicroVu.
• Design, develop, and review metrology fixtures, tools and software.
• Work closely with product development, new product introduction, and manufacturing engineers to support new and existing metrology processes.
• Handle metrology equipment PM, calibration, and general laboratory auditing and maintenance.
• Create documentation including work instructions, test method validation reports, inspection plans, and technical memorandums.
• Demonstrate best practices in precision metrology techniques.
• Demonstrate an understanding of relevant standards and calibration requirements, including ISO 13485, ISO 17025, ANSI/NCZL Z540-1, -2, -3, and NCSL best practices.
• Train PD/NPI/Manufacturing Operators and Technicians on metrology processes and best practices.
• Work in a matrix organization and contribute to multiple projects and meet timelines.
• Demonstrate a sense of ownership for work with proven leadership qualities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Certification or Associates degree a plus.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of direct experience and training in metrology or similar photonics field or quality.
• Formal or on-the-job training on MicroVu or similar metrology equipment.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, including the ability to read and write technical documentation.
• Intermediate mathematical skills and understanding of basic math and geometry.
• Strong understanding of measurement concepts and ability to interpret engineering drawings per ASME and ISO standards. GD&T experience is desirable.
• Strong organizational skills with regards to data collection and basic analysis.
• Ability to perform visual inspection of vascular devices and metrology tooling.
• Proficiency in programming optical or coordinate (CMM) metrology systems preferred.

Qualifications

• Must possess a strong background in metrology or a related field.
• Experience with ISO 13485 and ISO 17025 is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of relevant standards and calibration requirements is essential.

Skills

• Strong understanding of measurement concepts and ability to interpret engineering drawings per ASME and ISO standards.
• GD&T experience is desirable.
• Intermediate mathematical skills and understanding of basic math and geometry.
• Proficiency in programming optical or coordinate (CMM) metrology systems preferred.

Benefits

Confluent Medical Technologies offers very competitive compensation and benefits. We are proud to have a distinguished reputation across Silicon Valley and throughout the medical device industry around the world!

Pay

Competitive compensation package is offered.

Schedule

Full-time position available.