Senior Engineer, Automation
About The Position
The Senior Engineer, Automation leads advanced automation initiatives that support manufacturing innovation, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. The role collaborates with New Product Development, R&D, manufacturing sites, and peer automation teams to develop and implement automated solutions for Global Operations. The position is onsite and requires up to 10% domestic and international travel. The engineer leads automation projects from concept and prototyping through integration, qualification, validation, and implementation in production. The work includes designing and integrating machine hardware, software, vision, and electrical systems; evaluating emerging technologies; addressing complex equipment and process challenges; and supporting cross-functional deployment and continuous improvement. For California, the base pay range is $108,000 to $153,000 for highly experienced candidates. Pay depends on factors including qualifications, education, and prior experience. Applications are accepted while the position is posted on the company Careers website.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a scientific discipline.
- Four years of engineering automation experience.
- Onsite presence is required to effectively collaborate with the team.
- Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree.
- Knowledge of applicable FDA regulations for the medical device industry.
- Demonstrated proficiency and implementation experience in one or more automation disciplines: mechatronics, mechanical design, PLC, robotics or vision programming, or electrical design.
- Mastery of associated tools, such as SolidWorks.
- Proficiency with statistical methods and techniques, including MiniTab.
- Substantial understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work.
- Substantial knowledge of fundamental engineering principles, theories, and concepts relevant to automation.
- Strong documentation, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and critical-thinking skills with a proven record.
- Ability to use professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues creatively and effectively.
- Ability to work in a team environment, including managing vendors and project stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, prototype, and implement automated manufacturing solutions for new and existing processes.
- Develop proof-of-principle and proof-of-concept experiments to evaluate automation technologies and design approaches.
- Use data and engineering analysis to troubleshoot complex equipment and process challenges and inform technical decisions.
- Lead automation projects from concept and prototyping through integration, qualification, validation, and production implementation.
- Lead the design, analysis, modification, and integration of automation technologies, including machine hardware, software, vision, and electrical systems.
- Identify and implement technologies and engineering methods that improve automation capability, scalability, and manufacturing performance.
- Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to deploy automation solutions.
- Lead technical investigations involving equipment failures, non-conformances, corrective actions, and audit observations.
- Lead group improvement activities to enhance efficiency.
- Use metrics to support continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries.
- Performance-based incentives.
- A wide variety of benefits programs for employees and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
