Manufacturing Engineer - Controls

Roche • Indianapolis, IN

2d • $70,100 - $130,100 • Onsite

About The Position

Roche Diabetes Care’s Internal Manufacturing Indianapolis team manufactures much of its Diabetes Care portfolio for global patient demand. The Manufacturing Engineer - Controls joins the Equipment Performance team and leads continuous improvement initiatives involving automated equipment used to manufacture blood glucose monitoring strips and emerging continuous glucose monitoring devices. The role uses data to identify optimization opportunities, drive equipment performance projects, and design and execute validation activities in accordance with Roche’s compliance and regulatory standards.

The engineer serves as a technical resource for operators and technicians, providing hands-on support and troubleshooting to help keep production lines running. The position also develops and maintains manufacturing methods and processes, coordinates the release of new products into manufacturing, evaluates manufacturing costs and process requirements, manages multiple projects, and supports department strategy and staff development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related discipline, with 2 years of related experience; an advanced degree may substitute for previous experience.
• Ability to run simulations and analyze test and equipment data.
• Ability to write and present clear, comprehensive technical documentation.
• Effective communication with People Leaders and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Superior computer skills.
• Participation in an on-call rotation, including off-shift or weekend support as needed.

Nice To Haves

• RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000 programming experience, including ladder, structured text, SFC, and AOI.
• FactoryTalk View ME/SE programming experience.
• Cognex Insight Explorer programming experience.
• Distributed I/O experience, including Profibus/Ethernet IP.
• Experience troubleshooting controls systems on high-volume or high-speed manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with GMP in a regulated environment, such as medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Training or experience in process improvement methodologies such as LSS or PDCA.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to teach and educate stakeholders and colleagues.
• Commitment to cross-functional collaboration and breaking down organizational silos.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of manufacturing methods, procedures, and processes for products, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
• Develop mechanical and electromechanical processes by studying customer requirements, researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials, and soliciting observations from operators and maintenance technicians.
• Coordinate with design and process development engineering on the release of new products into the manufacturing process.
• Help estimate manufacturing costs and recommend tooling and process requirements for new or existing production lines.
• Manage multiple projects and their timelines.
• Characterize process changes and implement them in accordance with validation policies and procedures.
• Assure system and product quality by designing testing methods, testing finished-product and system capabilities, and confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.
• Assist department leadership in setting strategic direction.
• Apply broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures in the field.
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
• Provide guidance and advice to lower-level staff.
• Participate in the on-call rotation to provide off-shift and weekend production support as needed.
• Support operators and technicians as a technical expert through equipment troubleshooting.
• Analyze data and lead continuous improvement projects to improve automated equipment performance.
• Design and execute validation activities to meet compliance and regulatory standards.

Benefits

• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.
• Participation in a long-term incentive program.
• Benefits detailed at the link provided in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level