[Remote] Senior Automation Engineer (Medical Devices) - Relocation Assistance
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MissionHires is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead custom automation initiatives for a precision manufacturing organization. The role involves researching and applying technologies to automate manufacturing processes, leading projects from concept to production, and providing guidance to team members.
Responsibilities
- Research, identify, and apply technologies to automate manufacturing processes
- Design and document new automation equipment and processes
- Develop project proposals and cost estimates for automation projects
- Lead automation projects from concept/feasibility through full production implementation
- Provide work guidance and direction to automation technicians and team members
- Simulate and analyze automation opportunities to validate concepts and ROI
- Create clear, accurate documentation for automation equipment and processes
- Generate reports outlining concepts, testing results, and efficiency gains
- Develop and implement training for programming, maintenance, and setup changes
- Troubleshoot new and existing automated processes and equipment
- Advocate for and implement highest production standards and LEAN principles
- Communicate automation specifications across departments as needed
- Support software qualifications to comply with medical device requirements
- Maintain documentation for engineering and manufacturing process changes
- Travel between sites as needed
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Skills
- US Citizenship; on-site role (no hybrid/remote)
- Bachelor's degree in Automation or Engineering with 5+ years of experience, or Associate's degree with 8+ years of practical automation experience
- Proven experience designing and selecting complex automation solutions
- Demonstrated success leading automation projects into production
- Strong equipment troubleshooting and debugging capabilities
- Self-starter with a results-driven approach to modernizing manufacturing processes
- Proficient PC skills in Windows (Word, Excel)
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities
- Strong market knowledge of available automation equipment
- Ability to travel between sites as needed
- Experience in a precision manufacturing environment
- Experience working within an ISO 13485 environment
- Flexibility with multiple automation brands and programming languages
- Hands-on troubleshooting of manufacturing processes
- Strong electrical and controls background
- Experience in custom automation for medical precision manufacturing and automated packaging applications
Benefits
- Employees and their families are eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package, including company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), voluntary benefits, supplemental life/AD&D insurance, and the company’s 401(k) plan.
- Additional benefits include access to an employee assistance program (EAP) for employees and household members, long-term disability coverage, and short-term disability for full-time employees.
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