Sr. Automation Engineer

Purpose and Scope

Provides plant automation and process engineering support. Provides engineering efforts from inception through production in new and existing product design and manufacturing systems development.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)/automation development and troubleshooting supporting all plant departments. Understands manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, computer, etc. engineering principles with experience in software engineering.
• Creates acceptance criteria and conduct acceptance tests.
• Conducts assessment of existing and new supplier capabilities.
• Prepares process validation protocols, execute, and document results.
• Interacts and manages vendors concerning parts or equipment they supply or propose to supply.
• Experienced Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) manufacturing programmer.
• Processes, develops tests, analyzes data, and makes recommendations.
• Manages multiple projects in a manufacturing environment from maintenance of existing machines to specifying, purchasing, and set up of new equipment.
• Performs investigations relating to manufacturing deviations and anomalies associated with automation and software.
• Interface with planning, tooling, and maintenance departments to optimize and ensure efficient production.
• Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials or parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain general housekeeping of working area and plant.
• May provide assistance to junior level staff with more complex tasks that require a higher level of understanding of functions.
• May escalate issues to supervisor/manager for resolution, as deemed necessary.
• Mentor other staff as applicable.
• Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Assist with various projects as assigned by a direct supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree required, advanced degree a plus.
• Minimum 5 years’ related experience
• Medical device industry experience or other regulatory industry preferred.
• Able to work independently or with a team to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Strong problem solving, scheduling and prioritizing skills, self-motivated and directed.
• Progressively thinking outside the box is pivotal to this position. With proven ability to lead and motivate from both a development team as well as users and operators.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies, philosophies, tools, and methods.
• Experience working with automated equipment.
• Experience on SIEMENS PLC
• Experience on Profibus Network
• Experience on PLC Analyzer
• Experience on SEW Drives (MOVIDRIVE)
• Hands on experience on EPSON and/or Fanuc robots
• Hands on experience on ABB Robots
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with PCs and Microsoft Office applications.