Systems/Controls Engineer I
About The Position
Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better. Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future. The Systems/Controls Engineer I will support equipment upgrades, repairs and continuous improvement activities for the Vision Care Process Engineering Department. This engineer will be focused on the controls systems and automated equipment used by the group.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Electrical, Electro-Mechanical, or other similar technology degree, or equivalent training and experience
- 1+ years' experience with controls systems
- PLC hardware and programming
- HMI programming
- PLC Network communications (Ethernet IP)
- Electrical circuit design
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, troubleshoot and repair automated systems
- Ability to learn new skills via training with co-workers and industry specific training
- Demonstrated self‑starter with the ability to take initiative, work independently, and effectively prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
- Hands‑on approach, with a willingness to dive into the details, execute alongside the team, and take ownership of deliverables from start to finish.
Nice To Haves
- Servo drives and motors
- Electrical Hardware design
- Electrical Schematic Design using AUTOCAD
- Robots including 6-axis and SCARA
- Barcode Scanners and vision systems
- Mechanical skills
Responsibilities
- Provide controls support to the Vision Care Process Engineering Labs, including equipment, and maintenance support.
- Develop and implement new technologies to improve cost and quality of existing strategic medical device products.
- Work with internal resources and outside vendors in developing technical solutions for automated equipment.
- Complete work according to project schedules.
- Communicate status of project activities on a regular basis.
- Support product, platform, and cost improvement programs by delivering qualified machine controls and PLC software.
- Interface with QA and Process Engineering to successfully validate software systems.
- Author and execute software test scripts.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Eye Health, Disability and Life Insurance begins on your hire date
- 401K Plan with company match and ongoing company contribution
- Paid time off – vacation (3 weeks - prorated upon hire), floating holidays and sick time
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with company match
- Employee Incentive Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement (select degrees)
- Ongoing performance feedback and annual compensation review
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
