Sr. Automation Engineer

Job Summary

In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of new manufacturing processes, capacity expansions, and equipment / process optimization initiatives within various manufacturing sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Leads capital equipment projects, including defining technical specifications, seeking competitive proposals, and managing all activities and requirements to full-scale production.
• Research and develop design concepts for new automation / technology and present proposals to leadership.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable manufacturing processes and systems.
• Validation of new equipment or equipment modifications, including acceptance testing (FAT / SAT), process development (characterization studies, DOEs, Gage R&Rs, etc.

and installation, operational, performance qualifications (IQ / OQ / PQ).

• Supports various manufacturing sites with root cause and corrective action (RCCA) of equipment, continuous improvement initiatives, and product-related opportunities.
• Technical and hands-on automated equipment troubleshooting, repair, and improvements.
• Analyze data for problem solving, validation, and identification of improvement opportunities.
• Write user requirements, equipment specifications, validation protocols and reports, and other documents as needed.
• Promote and support a Lean Manufacturing environment within all sites.
• Provide a Customer Service attitude when interacting with internal and external customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Automation includes PLC-driven assembly machines, robots, end-of-arm tooling, pneumatic and servo systems, vision systems, label applicators, test equipment, etc.

Basic Qualifications :

• BS in Engineering or other technical degree.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in automated manufacturing.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and repair of automated equipment.
• Experience performing acceptance testing and validation of new equipment.
• Experience in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Experience with data analytics and statistical process control.
• Knowledge of best practices in manufacturing processes, workflows, production equipment and industrial techniques.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Master’s degree in engineering.
• Experience in medical device industry or other regulated industry.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD design and drawings.
• Six Sigma Black Belt.
• Experience developing data collection systems, reports, and dashboards.

Travel Requirements :

Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time.

Physical and Mental Requirements :

Light exerting up to 20lbs / 9kg of force frequently, and / or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.

If the use of arm and / or leg control requires exertion of force greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

• Proven ability to work in a virtual environment in a global organization and to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Make independent and sound judgments.
• Multitask, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize.
• Excellent communicator with ability to maintain confidentiality and resolve conflicts and ambiguity.
• Use written and verbal communication skills effectively. Maintain clear communication paths with stakeholders, providing routine project review updates as needed.
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents to analyze and solve problems.
• Solves complex problems analyzing possible solutions using standard methodologies, procedures, experience, judgment, and precedents.
• Learn and apply new information and new skills.

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