Senior Automation Applications Engineer

Haemonetics•Clinton, PA

1d•$78,400 - $133,400•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Automation Applications Engineer is responsible for leading the development and implementation of custom automated manufacturing equipment across the Haemonetics global manufacturing network. The successful candidate will develop automation requirements and equipment specifications, provide technical oversight throughout machine design and implementation, and lead design reviews to ensure solutions meet business, quality, and operational objectives. Projects may support multiple global manufacturing locations and require travel of up to 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automation, or related degree preferred.
8+ years of experience in industrial automation engineering preferred.
Experience developing automated manufacturing systems from concept through production deployment.
Experience writing equipment specifications, user requirements, and technical design requirements.
Experience managing third-party automation integrators, OEMs, or machine builders.
Experience leading or supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
Experience supporting equipment startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
Experience managing or supporting capital automation projects. Automated assembly, inspection, packaging, or material handling systems preferred.
Project management experience leading cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering or Business preferred.
Credentials in Project Management or Six Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a lead automation engineering representative for capital automation projects across the Haemonetics manufacturing network.
Lead automation initiatives from concept development through equipment qualification and handoff to operations.
Identify automation opportunities that improve safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
Develop automation requirements, including URS (user requirement specifications), FRS (functional requirement specifications), technical specifications, performance criteria, and equipment acceptance requirements in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
Support the development and standardization of automation templates, equipment specifications, and project execution practices.
Serve as a primary technical point of contact between Haemonetics and external automation partners.
Review automation integrator deliverables, including mechanical designs, electrical designs, controls architecture, HMI concepts, software functional specifications, and safety system designs.
Provide engineering oversight throughout design, fabrication, assembly, testing, installation, and startup.
Lead design reviews throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring manufacturability, maintainability, serviceability, and scalability requirements are incorporated into equipment designs.
Lead FAT (factory acceptance testing), SAT (site acceptance testing), commissioning, and startup activities to ensure equipment meets defined requirements and performance objectives.
Support installation, integration, startup, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing systems.
Partner with Quality and Validation teams to support equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, GMP, and internal quality requirements.
Ensure project documentation supports validation, regulatory, and audit requirements.

Benefits

401(k) with up to a 6% employer match and no vesting period
Employee stock purchase plan
Flexible time off for salaried employees
Accrual of three to five weeks’ vacation annually (based on tenure) for hourly employees
Accrual of up to 64 hours (annually) of paid sick time for hourly employees
Paid and/or floating holidays
Parental leave
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Health and welfare benefits