Director, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering (Mechatronics)

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The Director of Mechatronics will lead the mechatronics team to perform hardware design, electrical, mechanical and electronics systems engineering for our Pneumatic Tube Systems (PTS).   This role will define, maintain and execute the mechatronics development process and roadmap in conjunction with product management.

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Product Development

• Perform all mechatronics engineering including electronics, electrical and mechanical for Pneumatic Tube Systems (PTS) including but not limited to: Carriers, stations, transfer units, blowers, sensors, control boards, all hardware
• Mechatronics architecture aligning local and global commonality across the transport automation product line
• Own the mechatronics engineering development process
• Responsible for product safety and certifications, i.e. UL
• Create technical content for assembly, maintenance, troubleshooting and installation of products
• Develop PTS system topologies and requirements for system design
• Develop PTS system acceptance criteria for commissioning
• Estimate proposed engineering projects for scope, time, materials and costs
• Project management of engineering projects
• Other duties as assigned

Product Technical Support

• Lead the engineering team to resolve all Tier 3 issues related to mechatronics.

Engineering Team Leadership

• Create and maintain an open and collaborative work environment in accordance with Swisslog core values, competence, collaboration, commitment and clarity
• Coach, mentor and develop the engineering team
• Create and maintain a department succession plan to ensure business continuity
• Create and manage department budget

What you need to succeed

• BS of Engineering in electronics, electrical or mechatronics.
• 10 years of electromechanical engineering experience
• 5 years engineering management experience leading teams 5-15 engineers
• Proven engineering leadership capability developing and mentoring engineering team
• Strong written and verbal communication up, down and across the organization
• Capable to estimate, plan and project manage projects up to $1M dollars
• Basic understanding of business finance and business case development
• Experience of product development through two cycles of the complete product life cycle, from cradle to grave for a mechatronics system
• Data analysis
• Root cause analysis, 8D and 5 Why
• Design Failure Mode Effect Analysis, DFMEA
• Familiar with product testing and validation

Desirable but not Essential:

• 6 sigma green belt / black belt
• Experience with the health care industry
• Experience with transport automation

Salary range for this position is $135,000 - $170,000, plus bonus. Salary will be commensurate with experience and skillset. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical / dental / vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, disability, 401k matching (up to 8%).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Swisslog Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law.

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Swisslog Healthcare empowers hospitals and healthcare facilities with advanced pharmacy and transport automation solutions that streamline medication management and support clinical workflows. With over 1,200 dedicated employees serving more than 3,500 health facilities worldwide, we’re committed to improving patient safety and giving healthcare professionals more time for what matters most: caring for patients. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare.