Currently Open Positions

Palomar Medical Technologies, a leader in the cosmetic laser and pulsed light industry and an ISO 9001 company, is expanding due to new product introductions. Our commitment to research and development and technological superiority allows our dedicated personnel to continue expanding our leadership position.

At Palomar^®, hard work is rewarded with competitive salaries and great benefits. The following positions are currently open. Palomar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V

Interested candidates, please mail, fax, or e-mail resume with salary requirements to:

Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
15 Network Drive
Burlington, MA 01803
Fax: 781-993-2330
E-mail: Human Resources

Manufacturing Software Engineer:

The Manufacturing Software Engineer will provide engineering support for Manufacturing test fixtures and existing product lines; Responsible for the design, documentation, validation and support of test fixtures used in the manufacture of medical systems; Responsible for providing electrical/software support to existing product lines; Responsible for digital, analog and software design and Other duties may be assigned.  Applicant must possess a BSEE/BSCS and have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a product development/manufacturing environment; Experience using the Microsoft Windows API is preferred but not required; Experience with PIC microcontrollers is preferred but not required; Experience with software languages: C, Visual C, and Visual Basic; Experience with I2C, and RS232 buses; Experience in software documentation: FMEA, SRS, SDD, STP, SDP, CMP, etc; Experience with software development tools: Editors, Compilers, Debuggers, Version Control Systems, etc; Experience with design tools: Schematic Capture, PCB Layout, etc; Experience with debug and test tools: O-Scopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Function Generators, etc; Experience in the design, debug, and testing of digital/analog electronics; Experience in the design, debug, and testing of software; Ability to utilize standard hand tools and equipment in the process of assembling and disassemble products; Experience with Office tools: Excel, Word, etc; Must be proficient in English, both verbal and written and Ability to lift up to 50lbs a must.

Customer Service Representative:

The Customer Service Representative will process customer's orders and service requests assuring delivery in accordance with customer requirements, manufacturing capabilities and account status; Provide telephone support for all incoming calls; Input incoming service request; Coordinates responses to all customer inquires timely, professionally and accurately; Coordinate shipping of parts and materials to customers and technicians as necessary; Communicates customer service requests to appropriate service technicians and Other duties as assigned. Applicant must have a minimum of 3 years of related experience in customer service or other technical environment; Experience in medical device industry desirable; Ability to interact with physicians, nurses and medical staff; Good telephone presence; Ability to work in a clean, safe and orderly manner; Ability to work both independently and within a team; Ability to demonstrate mature judgment; Maintain a professional appearance and conduct in the presence of customers and associates; Well organized and self motivated; Ability to maintain multiple tasks on a daily basis; Ability to work independently and Good computer skills with windows, Excel, Microsoft Word.

Production Supervisor:

The Production Suoervisor ensures that production of products meets or exceeds efficiency and company quality standards; Ensure that the Consumer Manufacturing production line and processes conform to GMP standards by managing quality systems and documents in accordance to Palomar quality systems; Supervise employees in Consumer Manufacturing to ensure safety, quality and productivity; Implement and maintain existing production processes in accordance to established work instructions and quality systems to ensure products are within specifications; Monitor quality of incoming raw materials and finished products; Recommend improvements of production methods, equipment, or procedures to improve safety, quality, and efficiency; Oversee and/or conduct training of new or existing employees of consumer manufacturing; Monitor production line to ensure efficiency of operation; Help develop, update and maintain procedures and documentation for all quality systems; Accompany quality auditors and Recommend and implement action plans to correct deviations noted during audits; Coordinate the scheduling of all equipment and fixtures calibration for consumer manufacturing. This includes working closely with the QC department on periodically scheduled equipment and fixtures as well as continuous quality improvement items; Schedule and coordinate resources to complete daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly goals and milestones for consumer manufacturing; Utilize yourself as a resource when needed to meet specific goals; Establish or adjust work schedules to meet production deadlines due to resource or material deficiency; Maintain time and production records of all resources within the group; Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist workers in solving work related issues, such as material shortages or nonconformance and Evaluate employee performance throughout the year and write performance reviews to establish communication, skills, performance and review these written evaluations with each employee within the group. Applicant must possess a B.S. degree from an accredited university with 3 plus years experience in manufacturing a plus; Strong Analytical Skills required; Must be comfortable debugging and troubleshooting, as implementation and troubleshooting designs for failures will not be easy to find and/or correct; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Excellent Organizational Skills; Proven ability to multi-task and Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Manufacturing/Production Engineer:

The Manufacturing/Production Engineer will support consumer products division by creating, documenting, and implementing procedures required to assemble, test, process, and manufacture the consumer products; Analyze manufacturing process flows continually for the enhancements of quality, cost reduction, and throughput; Collaborate with configuration control and design engineering regarding product tooling and design to ensure effectual production methods; Confer with vendors in determining product specifications and arranging equipment, parts, or material purchase, and evaluating products according to quality standards and specifications; Support consumer product manufacturing line operators in training, and assisting in production items as needed; Work closely with manufacturing department to develop, coordinate, and implement technical training for employees; Design and develop manufacturing process for enhancements, product changes, new products, and related fixtures and tooling that are consistent with zero defect level and low product cost; Create and maintain accurate documentation of tool drawings, design concepts, shop orders, and concepts in accordance with the R&D and Quality Assurance functions; Provide engineering support in production department to trouble shoot and resolve technical problems and Support company policies and procedures, goals and objectives, FDA regulations, and goods manufacturing practices. Applicant must possess a BS in Physics, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field with 3 - 5 years minimum experience; Experience in manufacturing quality systems is desired; Experience in the technical writing of process validation protocols; SPC, Statistics and related experience is desired; Strong Analytical Skills required; Must be comfortable debugging and troubleshooting, as implementation and troubleshooting designs for failures will not be easy to find and/or correct; Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret complex problems/data gathered from a variety of sources by utilizing analytical and statistical tools & techniques; Demonstrated ability to effectively apply statistical and analytical techniques such as Quality Function Deployment, Hypothesis Testing, Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility, Process Capability Analysis, Design of Experiment and SPC; and Experience with Office tools: Excel, Word, etc.

Opto-Mechanical Assembler: (3 Positions)

The Opto-Mechanical Assembler will assemble opto-mechanical components, sub-assemblies, products or systems by performing the following duties: Follow production procedures, drawings and sample assemblies, or receives verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed; Position and align parts in specified relationship to each other in jig, fixture, or other holding device; Crimp, screw, bolt, solder, bond, UV cures, press fit, or performs similar operations to join or secure parts in place; Handle, clean and inspect optical components such as lenses, fiber optics and reflectors per specified procedures; Integrate optical components into mechanical subassemblies and perform acceptance testing; Connect wiring between subassembly components per specified instructions; Assemble and attach hardware, such as caps, clamps, knobs, and switches, to assemblies; Perform intermediate assembly tasks, such as sanding, cleaning, epoxy bonding, curing, stamping, labeling and color coding parts and assemblies; Perform online testing and inspection to ensure parts and assemblies meet production specifications and standards and Other duties may be assigned. Applicant must possess a High School Diploma with 1-3 years experience in a manufacturing environment; Ability to read blueprints and follow written and verbal work instructions; Capable of inspecting, cleaning and assembling small precision parts under a microscope; Experience in cleaning and/or handling optical components; Familiar with typical clean room practices; Ability to work with a group of assemblers completing same tasks and Proficient in English, both verbal and written.

Director of Product Development:

The Director of Product Development will develop, coordinate and implement all engineering activities surrounding design, development, test and manufacturing of complex laser and light based medical products; Direct and actively manage all aspects of new product development from concept (research) phase through full release to manufacture; Responsible for all engineering activities as it relates to production and post production activities; Plan, formulate and manage all aspects of new medical device development; Formulate design inputs, development and risk management plans; Direct the activities of departmental managers to assure all aspects of product development are fulfilled within expected time frames; Assure products are designed to meet stringent global regulatory requirements of medical devices; Report to upper management on project status, issues and concerns surrounding new product development; Support production with all aspects of Manufacturing Engineering requirements for new and legacy products; Carefully outline development proposals such as objective or purpose of project, applications that can be utilized from findings, costs of project, and equipment and human resource requirements; Review and analyze proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures; Approve and submit proposals considered feasible to management for consideration and allocation of funds or allocates funds from department budget; Develop and implement methods and procedures for monitoring projects such as preparation of records of expenditures and research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences, in order to inform management of current status of each project and Ability to successfully manage multiple engineering disciplines and easily interact with all departments at Palomar Medical Technologies. Applicant must possess an MS or BS in Engineering with 10+ years experience with management of new product development in a medical device manufacturing environment; Previous medical device product development management experience is a must; Strong knowledge of global regulatory requirements for medical devices; Solid project management skills; Proficient in English, both verbal and written; Excellent organizational skills; Ability to multi-task and Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Research Scientist:

The Research Scientist will lead one or several research projects under guidance from Director of Advanced Research. Main focus of the position is on designing, building, and testing directed-energy (primarily optical) prototype devices. This position is also responsible for conducting experimental lab research and assisting with clinical research for investigating, verifying, optimizing, and validating prospective technologies and treatment/evaluation concepts. The main job functions are as follows: Lead/Support Prototype Device Development Projects: Lead/Participate in all aspects of project progression, including formulation of requirements, design, component selection, test program planning, build, lab and clinical testing, finalization of specifications, transfer to Development/Manufacturing; Design, build, and maintain experimental lab capabilities to meet project development needs; Develop, maintain, and leverage thorough working knowledge of the company's current products; Prepare and maintain all necessary project documentation; Generate relevant IP and publications; Interact with other groups and departments of the company, both providing necessary assistance and utilizing their resources to move the project forward; Conduct research directed at selection, optimization, verification, and validation of novel prospective technologies and concepts of treatment and diagnostics/evaluation; Generate ideas and proposals for prospective research directions; Keep abreast with current knowledge on topics of interest; Design and build necessary experimental set ups, conducts lab experiments; Work closely with Clinical Department, assisting and supporting clinical studies; Analyze and summarize collected data, adjust research directions if necessary; Prepare timely reports of the activities and generate proposals on implementing successful technologies/concepts in the company's products; Travel may be required 3-6 % of the time and Light lifting of equipment consistent with normal laboratory experimental setups and activities consistent with extended computer usage. Applicant must possess a Master's or PhD degree in physics, engineering or a related discipline with 2 plus years experience in a research and development environment; Strong experimental/engineering capabilities and skills are essential; Strong "hands-on" lab experience required; Demonstrated ability to design, build, and maintain experimental optical/laser set-ups and device prototypes as well as to perform scientific experiments; Ability to perform basic optical, mechanical, and electrical design is a must; Working knowledge of modern design tools (Zemax, TracePro, SolidWorks, Orcad, PADS) is a plus; Familiarity with physical, biochemical, and/or biological aspects of interaction of biological systems with directed energy (in particular, optical) is desirable, but not necessary; Demonstrated ability to transform experimental results/conclusions into written reports and presentations is required; Excellent communication skills in English (both verbal and written) are required and Proficiency with underlying mathematical methods of physics and experience with experimental data processing and statistics is required.

Test Engineer:

The Test Engineer will provide test & quality engineering support for consumer product manufacturing by performing the following duties: Provide test and quality support of consumer manufacturing line to ensure performance and quality standards; Write validation plans with assistance from R&D and manufacturing personnel; Develop test methods and conduct test methods qualifications for the incoming, inprocess and final tests; Write validation reports and consult on validations; Coordinate and conduct FMEA's and generate risk management plans; Maintain and coordinate equipment calibrations; Specify, procure and install test equipment; Analyze test data using SPC and related techniques and Implement quality systems to monitor line. Applicant must possess a BS in Physics, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field; 3 - 5 years experience; Experience in manufacturing quality systems is desired; Experience in the technical writing of process validation protocols; Strong analytical skills; Applicant should be comfortable with debugging and troubleshooting; Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret complex problems/data gathered from a variety of sources by utilizing analytical and statistical tools & techniques; Demonstrated ability to effectively apply statistical and analytical techniques such as quality function deployment, hypothesis testing, gage repeatability & reproducibility, process capability analysis, design of experiment and SPC and Experience with Microsoft Office tools: Excel, Word, etc.

Senior Clinical Research Manager:

The Senior Clinical Research Manager will be responsible for leading, managing and implementing clinical programs in support of new product R&D, Regulatory clearance, Marketing and Sales via the following duties: Develop and execute clinical strategies for selected programs; Coordinate and help R&D, Sales & Marketing and Regulatory to develop clinical project objectives, scope, timing and budget for a series of clinical studies necessary for development, evaluation, clearance and marketing of a product or technology; Develop and execute clinical protocols, study reports and clinical sections of regulatory submissions; Establish, facilitate and manage relationships with investigators to plan, adapt and manage clinical studies; Coordinate contracts including distribution and allocation of devices; Oversee clinical trial execution to assure clinical trials are executed on time, on budget and in compliance with regulations; Provide management of clinical studies and assure successful conduct of the clinical program through supervision and collaboration with clinical, regulatory and other departmental resources; Ensure adequate training of internal and external clinic study personnel and appropriate study monitoring; Interface with Palomar Regulatory personnel to assure compliance with applicable FDA regulations and to obtain relevant approvals; Evaluate clinical data/information, provide interim and final reports, and process clinical data/information to provide information to Research, Development, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Marketing and Sales; Provide, review and write-up of clinical results for abstracts, white papers, publications as well as internal & external presentations for key luminaries and for presentations by luminaries at professional meetings; Efforts may include coordination and supervision of write-ups with help from R&D, internal staff and/or external medical science writers; Establish a fundamental understanding of the technology and clinical indications under evaluation and treatment sufficient to communicate and discuss clinical strategies and findings on a peer-level with R&D and leading experts and Guide, recommend and support Research, Development, Manufacturing, Marketing and Sales in post-clinical activities for new products and currently marketed products. Applicant must possess a MS or PhD degree in Biomedical Sciences, Engineering or a related field; have 3+ years of experience in clinical studies management (preferably medical devices); At least 3 years of hands-on experience in clinical research in related medical field; Familiar with FDA regulations, IRBs, Clinical Trial monitoring and auditing, IDEs, and SOPs; Solid record of designing, conducting and reporting clinical and scientific trials; Demonstrated ability to understand medical device technology and clinical conditions; Ability to integrate clinical and scientific data into cohesive clinical/scientific study reports, presentations, publications and regulatory submissions; Strong writing skills; Excellent people skills; Enjoy working in a fast-paced, multi-tasked, and hands-on environment and Travel 5-10% of time.