Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Laser Processing/Advanced Mfg

Job Description

Job Description

Help Bring Innovative Medical Devices from Concept to Production

Principal Manufacturing Engineer – Laser Processing & Advanced Manufacturing

Location: Suffield, CT 

At Cadence, we help bring innovative medical technologies to life. We partner with some of the world's most innovative MedTech and Pharma companies to solve complex manufacturing challenges and deliver products that improve patient outcomes.

We're looking for a Principal Manufacturing Engineer who is passionate about laser processing technology and enjoys tackling difficult technical problems, developing new manufacturing capabilities, and helping customers turn ideas into reality.

You'll serve as the organization's go-to expert for laser processing, helping shape our technical strategy, support new business opportunities, and solve challenging manufacturing problems across our operations.

  What You'll Be Doing

As our laser processing expert, you'll work at the intersection of engineering, innovation, and business growth.

You'll partner with customers and internal teams to develop manufacturing solutions for new opportunities, helping determine how products can be successfully manufactured and scaled. You'll evaluate technical requirements, recommend manufacturing approaches, identify equipment needs, and provide key input that helps us win new business.

Once projects are awarded, you'll remain involved as a technical leader—supporting process development, troubleshooting, validation activities, equipment implementation, and customer discussions as needed.

You'll also play a key role in advancing our laser processing capabilities across the organization by evaluating new technologies, establishing best practices, mentoring engineers, and helping our manufacturing sites solve complex technical challenges.

  What Makes This Role Unique

• You'll have a direct impact on business growth by helping secure and launch new customer programs.
• You'll influence the future direction of laser processing technology across the company.
• You'll work on a wide variety of products, technologies, and manufacturing challenges.
• You'll collaborate with engineering and operations teams across multiple facilities.
• You'll have the opportunity to introduce new technologies and capabilities that create competitive advantage.

  What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is recognized as a technical expert in laser processing and enjoys applying that expertise to real-world manufacturing challenges. Ideal candidates will have experience with technologies such as:

• Laser welding
• Laser cutting
• Laser marking
• Laser micromachining
• Precision laser processing
• Advanced manufacturing and automation technologies

In addition, you should have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in laser processing or related advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Experience developing manufacturing processes from concept through production.
• Experience supporting customer-facing projects, technical quotations, and capital equipment evaluations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively across engineering, operations, quality, and commercial teams.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing or other highly regulated industries is preferred.

Compensation:

Hiring range is listed. Consistent with Cadence's career architecture, this position may be staffed at varying experience levels. Criteria evaluated when determining level and compensation offer is based on experience, skills, and other job-related factors.

Benefits Summary:

Cadence offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. Eligible employees may have access to benefits including:

• Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with other health and welfare benefits.
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation/PTO, sick time, holidays, and other paid leave in accordance with applicable policies and eligibility requirements.
• Additional Benefits & Perks: Other company-provided benefits, fringe benefits, and programs that may support employees' financial well-being, professional development, and overall quality of life.

Benefits and eligibility may vary based on position, employment status, work location, and applicable plan or policy terms. Additional details regarding available benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

  Why Cadence?

At Cadence, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful products, solve complex technical challenges, and help shape the future of advanced manufacturing. You'll join a collaborative team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence—all while helping bring life-changing medical technologies to patients around the world.

If you're excited by difficult manufacturing challenges and want the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we'd love to talk with you.