Medical Device Automation Engineer — Hybrid/On-site

Category: Engineering, Scientists & Technicians Work Arrangement: Hybrid, On-site Posting Start Date: 5/19/26 Posting End Date: 6/3/26 About the Role We are looking for a hands-on Automation Engineer to join our team in developing and maintaining medical device manufacturing equipment. In this role, you will be involved in electrical design, software design, specification development, installation, startup, project management, and support for new and existing equipment and systems. You will work with both internal and external partners to design electrical schematics, program PLCs and peripherals, and support unique medical manufacturing equipment within Gore. This position will be located at our facility in Phoenix, Arizona, with the possibility of a hybrid workarrangement. Responsibilities Perform electrical design and hands‑on support for process equipment (e.g., drives, programmable logic controller [PLC] logic programming, human‑machine interfaces [HMIs], wiring schematics, power systems, instrumentation, and motor control systems) Architect, write, simulate, and test structured unique machine software for Allen‑Bradley PLCs Work with process engineers to improve and optimize existing equipment and designs Be an integral member of a project team that specifies, constructs, commissions and supports design and validation of manufacturing equipment Work closely with vendors on the design and purchase of new equipment and modification to existing systems Troubleshoot and support existing process and auxiliary equipment Create and/or update software and electrical specifications and documentation Partner with maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and resolve electrical and controls issues with automated manufacturing equipment Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree (including Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.) Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience as an Automation Engineer working with automation or electromechanical systems in industrial environments Minimum 3 years experience designing and deploying custom PLC logic for automated manufacturing systems, including ladder logic programming and integration with HMI platforms Demonstrated experience leading, prioritizing, and completing multiple technical projects and daily tasks Experience performing electrical design and hands‑on support for manufacturing equipment Experience with industrial drives and controls Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and machine safety practices Ability to translate ambiguous customer needs to defined equipment requirements Ability and desire to work in a hands‑on medical device manufacturing environment Ability to travel up to 10% Desired Qualifications Experience with Allen Bradley drive programming, temperature controllers, and robotics Computer‑Aided Design (CAD) drawing experience to generate schematics, 3D electrical panel layouts, and other documentation Working knowledge of electrical code and standards for industrial equipment design This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore’s work arrangement policies. What We Offer We provide a competitive total rewards program, including a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country and potential opportunities for profit-sharing. Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sitka Inc.