We seek extraordinarily capable and committed people to help shape and develop our Company. We offer competitive benefits to all levels of employees and provide free shuttles to and from nearby BART and Caltrain stations. If this seems like an exciting role, then apply today!

We design, develop, manufacture, and market medical instruments used in dermatology for advanced energy-based medical aesthetic solutions. Founded in 1998, the corporate headquarters for the Company is located in Brisbane, CA (just outside of San Francisco) and we are proud to manufacture all of our systems and accessories at our headquarters.

Please visit www.cutera.com for more information about Cutera.

We are seeking an exceptional engineer or scientist to support and streamline the manufacture of new and existing light-based medical device products, monitor and improve reliability, and introduce new products to manufacturing. This position is part of a manufacturing engineering group that introduces new products to manufacturing and supports those products through the end of lifecycle. It specializes in optical elements and assemblies of complex laser systems, including opto-mechanics and electronics interfaces.

The ideal candidate would have extensive experience with laser systems, including alignment and troubleshooting of lamp and diode-pumped lasers, and strong experimental and testing skills. This position provides a fast-paced, multi-project environment where one can make an immediate impact on product quality.

Key responsibilities:

Support manufacturing production floor:

• As the lead manufacturing engineer specializing in the opto-mechanical and laser head build areas, rapidly respond to production issues. Working closely with assembly personnel, quickly evaluate problems and provide solutions for the short and/or long-term issues as appropriate.
• Define and perform test equipment maintenance requirements.
• Resolve component obsolescence issues.
• Provide supporting documentation for engineering changes and production deviations.
• Review manufacturing methods and tooling and propose, qualify, and implement improvements to improve efficiency, quality, and reduce cost.

New product introduction:

• Working with R&D in the new product development phase, support prototype builds, focusing on laser assembly. Create bill of materials, manage material procurement and inventory, build and test prototypes, and write assembly and test procedures.
• Provide design feedback for manufacturability, serviceability, and reliability.
• Specify and assist in development of manufacturing test and assembly fixtures.
• Prepare final documentation for new product releases into manufacturing, including bills of materials, work instructions, test procedures, data sheets, and ECO’s.
• Develop and perform design verification tests of laser assemblies and supporting systems.
• Provide training and support to manufacturing personnel during pilot builds.

Reliability improvement and cost reduction:

• Monitor production in process defect data and field reliability and repair data. Propose design improvements by identifying root cause of failures through experimentation.
• Interface with suppliers to identify root cause of failures and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement.
• As needed, act as a technical lead or project manager for significant sustaining engineering initiatives.

Education & Experience:

• BSME, BSEE, BS in physics, optical engineering, or equivalent. Graduate degree a plus.
• 6+ years of manufacturing or laser engineering experience.
• Experience building and aligning solid-state lasers and optical systems.
• Expertise in mode oscillators and Q-switch technology for high-power lasers.
• Very hands-on, with strong analytical and experimental problem-solving skills.
• Experience using software tools such as MS Excel, MATLAB, Igor, or equivalents to analyze and process experimental data.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex opto-mechanical systems and subsystems.
• New Product Introduction experience.

Preferred skills:

• Experience with Salesforce, FileMaker Pro, or Fourth Shift MRP is preferred.
• Experience working in the medical laser device or capital equipment manufacturing industries is preferred.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

If you are ready to become part of our spectacular, growing, and FUN company, then apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Applicants responding to this posting must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Competitive salary, benefits, ESPP and stock options. Cutera is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

If you are ready to become part of our spectacular, growing, and FUN company, then apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Applicants responding to this posting must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Competitive salary, benefits, ESPP and stock options. Cutera is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.