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You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.\nAbout the Role\nAt the intersection of technology and manufacturing excellence sits a rare and exciting opportunity. As the primary technical expert for vision systems at MiniMed, you will drive end-to-end ownership of system implementation, validation, and optimization - ensuring our manufacturing lines operate at peak precision and performance.In this role, you will serve as the primary technical expert for vision system design, implementation, validation, and optimization across manufacturing lines\nReady to make an impact? Apply now and join our team!\nResponsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.\nFull-time on-site role in Northridge, CA with willingness and ability to travel for business 25-40% of the time depending on project needs\nDesigns manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, and material handling.\nDesigns arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout.\nDesigns sequence of operations and specifies procedures for the operation of tools and equipment that affect product performance.\nAdapts machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions.\nDevelops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop those techniques.\nProvides guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.\nLeads the process development, qualification and validation of vision inspection systems (IQ/OQ/PQ) in compliance with FDA and ISO regulations\nDefines vision system requirements, acceptance criteria, and performance metrics in collaboration with R&D, Quality, and Contract Manufacturing partners\nTroubleshoots and resolves complex vision system failures, driving root cause analysis and implementing sustainable corrective actions\nEvaluates and recommends new vision system technologies to improve inspection capability, yield, and throughput\nIncorporates inspection and test requirements into the production plan.\nInspects performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield enhancement, scrap reduction, cycle-time improvements, and capacity optimization.\nAnalyzes manufacturing performance metrics like LBM, yield, capacity and develop action plans to improve throughput, efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).\nMust Have: Minimum Requirements\nTo be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.\nBachelor’s degree with minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience, or Advanced degree with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience. \nExperience in medical device manufacturing, process validation, quality systems, and regulatory requirements\nExperience with test method development and vision system recipes qualification\nExperience in root cause analysis, statistical methods, and manufacturing process optimization.\nNice To Have:\nDemonstrated experience for owning technical strategy, operational performance, and optimization of production process for long term sustainability\nExperience with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) integration with vision systems\nFamiliarity with GD&T and optical measurement principles\nExperience supporting Contract Manufacturers in a medical device environment\nKnowledge of machine learning or AI-based vision inspection technologies\nSix Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification\nPhysical Job Requirements\nThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.\nThe physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.\nBenefits & Compensation\nMiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package\nAt MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.\nSalary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$109,000.00 - $185,000.00For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $121,000 - $205,000 USD.\nActual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).\nAt MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that “regular employees” refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.\nFor further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below.\nMiniMed Benefits Overview\nAbout MiniMed\nMiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey - when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we’ve been committed to redefining what’s possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it’s needed most. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes.\nLearn more about our business, and our mission here.\nIt is the policy of MiniMed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.\nIf you are applying to perform work for MiniMed in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which MiniMed reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. 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