Senior Automation Engineer

Medical Device

Start date: ASAP

$106,000-$120,000 10% bonus

Guadalupe, AZ

This is a great opportunity to join a leading & stable company in the medical device industry. In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of new manufacturing processes, capacity expansions, and equipment/process optimization initiatives within various manufacturing sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• initiatives for capital equipment projects, encompassing the definition of technical specifications, solicitation of competitive proposals, and oversight of all activities necessary for full-scale production.
• research to devise design concepts for new automation and technology, presenting proposals to leadership for consideration.
• collaboratively with cross-functional teams to implement enduring manufacturing processes and systems.
• new equipment or modifications, overseeing acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), process development (characterization studies, DOEs, Gage R&Rs), and qualification procedures (IQ/OQ/PQ) for installation, operation, and performance.
• support to various manufacturing sites in identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions (RCCA) for equipment, as well as driving continuous improvement initiatives and addressing product-related issues.
• technical troubleshooting, repair, and enhancement of automated equipment, incorporating hands-on expertise.
• data to facilitate problem-solving, validation, and the identification of improvement opportunities.
• user requirements, equipment specifications, validation protocols and reports, and other pertinent documentation as required.
• and fosters a Lean Manufacturing environment across all sites.
• a customer service-oriented approach in interactions with both internal and external stakeholders.

Education and Experience:

• degree in Engineering or a related technical field. At least 3 years of hands-on experience in automated manufacturing.
• expertise in troubleshooting and repairing automated equipment.
• experience in conducting acceptance testing and validating new equipment.
• with lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• in data analytics and statistical process control.
• of best practices in manufacturing processes, workflows, production equipment, and industrial techniques.