Principal Automation Manufacturing Engineer

CONMED • City of Utica, NY

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About The Position

The Principal Automation Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing improvements to existing automation in mechanical assembly, machining, and inspection processes. This role involves designing, specifying, and building assembly and test equipment for production cells, ranging from semi-automated to fully automated. The engineer will also develop and implement maintenance programs for equipment, manage equipment purchases and installations, and prepare manufacturing documentation such as specifications and technical drawings. Key project leadership tasks include Project Kickoff, System Design/Procurement, Programming/Configuration, FAT, SAT/Commissioning, and Close-out Documentation. The position requires managing time and expenses within project budgets, coordinating with external automation integrators, machine shops, and suppliers, and evaluating new device designs for manufacturability (DFA). The role also involves developing systems and layouts that follow lean manufacturing philosophies, providing training and guidance on new equipment, supporting and improving processes using statistical, lean, GMP, and Six Sigma methodologies, fostering continuous improvement, and discussing progress at design/project review meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Industrial Engineering or related engineering field and 8 years of relevant experience or a Master’s or equivalent degree in Industrial Engineering or related engineering field and 6 years of relevant experience.
• Manufacturing or technical operations including process improvement and process optimization techniques.
• Planning, tracking and facilitating projects using applicable project tools (e.g. Gantt and Pert Charts etc.)
• SolidWorks, Pro/Engineer or other 3D CAD modeling software
• Tool and fixture design and GD&T
• Programming of PLC’s (AB SLC 500 and AB MicroLogix), HMI’s (AB Panelviews), low voltage controls, three phase power distribution, vision systems (Cognex, Keyence), electronic sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics and robotics
• Robotics programming (Fanuc, Epson)
• Updating and creating Cad electrical drawings based on actual wiring of equipment using AutoCad or Draftsight
• Maintaining automation equipment
• Project Management
• Design and application of ergonomic and machine safety standards
• Medical device regulations (FDA/ISO)

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement improvements to existing automation in mechanical assembly, machining and inspection processes
• Design, specify, and build assembly and test equipment for production cells ranging from semi-automated to fully automated
• Develop and implement maintenance programs for equipment
• Manage equipment purchase and installation
• Prepare manufacturing documentation (Specifications, Technical drawings)
• Lead the following project tasks: Project Kickoff, System Design / Procurement, Programming / Configuration, FAT, SAT / Commissioning, and Close-out Documentation
• Manage time and expenses within the allotted project budget.
• Coordinate with external 3rd party automation integrators, machine shops, and component suppliers to provide quality deliverables
• Evaluate new device designs for manufacturability (DFA)
• Develop systems and layouts that follow lean manufacturing philosophies of one piece flow and kanban, with emphasis on mistake proofing.
• Provide training and guidance to all employee levels in the operation and maintenance of new equipment.
• Support and improve processes using statistical, lean, good manufacturing practice (GMP) and six sigma methodologies
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement and provide support to customers in all functional areas
• Discuss progress and interim findings at periodic design/project review meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses
• Employee Referral Program incentives

What This Job Offers

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