Senior Applications Development Engineer

Resonetics - Nashua, NH

Full-time - Mid Level

Nashua, NH

Repair and Maintenance

About the position

The Senior Applications Development Engineer is responsible for demonstrating process feasibility and ensuring quality specifications on Lightspeed ADL projects. This role involves transitioning projects to production within a collaborative team environment, providing technical training, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define, plan and complete Lightspeed ADL 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 ADL projects to production
• Support the Site Director in solving ongoing 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

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering/science or equivalent experience
• Experience with industrial lasers such as excimer, CO2, DPSS, ultrafast and beam deliveries
• Basic understanding of laser-material interaction for specific applications (i.e. laser welding, excimer laser-polymer, etc.)
• 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
• 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