Automation Engineer

Role:

• Develop and support new and existing technology and production lines to improve quality, profitability, and safety.
• Plan, schedule, execute, and document projects according to timelines, goals, and established procedures.
• Manage or assist with facility expansions and modifications.
• Develop and maintain validation and project management documentation.
• Perform engineering design work, layouts, sketches, concepts, and plant-layout support.
• Develop or review engineering change requests for process, equipment, and facility modifications.
• Troubleshoot and repair automation, including assembly machines and fixtures, label applicators, robots, end-of-arm tooling, separators, and test equipment.
• Evaluate and maintain machine safety systems.
• Analyze production data to help ensure automation lines meet targeted output and OEE.
• Maintain product quality through proper maintenance and operation of automation.
• Communicate maintenance and downtime issues to shift leaders and program managers.
• Work on-site five days per week. No relocation provided.

*Most Important Skills Needed:

• Automation troubleshooting and repair.
• Project planning, scheduling, execution, and documentation.
• Engineering design, layouts, and plant modifications.
• Machine safety and automation maintenance.
• Production-output and OEE analysis.
• Knowledge of quality systems, FDA Quality System Regulation, cGMP, and relevant ISO standards.
• Medical device or pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred.

Education Requirements:

• Four-year technical degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a related industry.