Senior Equipment Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

Selution, in partnership with Cordis, specializes in the development of ground-breaking technology and commercialization of advanced drug device combination products for the treatment of coronary and peripheral artery disease. Our mission is to revolutionize healthcare by creating next-generation solutions that address unmet and critical medical needs.

Responsibilities

The Senior Equipment Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, integration, and optimization of advanced manufacturing systems for medical devices. This role has a strong emphasis on automation, pneumatic systems, electronic controls, and equipment integration. The engineer will drive technical solutions that improve throughput, reliability, and compliance while ensuring robust, validated processes in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of automated manufacturing equipment and production lines
• Specify, design, and troubleshoot pneumatic systems including regulators, valves, actuators, manifolds, and vacuum systems
• Develop and integrate electronic control systems including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and motion control systems
• Program and debug PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent) and configure industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, PROFINET)
• Design control architectures including I/O mapping, safety circuits, and interlock systems
• Support robotics integration including pick-and-place systems, vision-guided automation, and collaborative robots
• Lead equipment FAT, SAT, installation, and commissioning activities
• Develop and execute equipment and process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ) for automated systems
• Drive root cause analysis and troubleshooting of complex electro-mechanical and automation issues
• Partner with vendors and integrators to develop custom automation solutions
• Support new product introduction with scalable and automated manufacturing solutions
• Implement and sustain preventive maintenance strategies for automated equipment
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and GMP requirements for automated systems
• Develop detailed technical documentation including electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, and control narratives
  
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with automation equipment design, build, and troubleshooting
• 8 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a regulated industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field required
• Master’s degree preferred
• Proven experience with pneumatic and electronic control systems in production environments
• Strong experience with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley RS Logix / Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal)
• HMI development and SCADA integration
• Industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, PROFINET)
• Motion control systems including servo motors, stepper systems, and drives
• Machine safety design including safety relays, light curtains, interlocks, and risk assessments
  
  
  

Pneumatics and Fluid Systems

• Design and optimization of pneumatic circuits and control systems
• Selection and sizing of cylinders, valves, regulators, and vacuum components
• Understanding of pressure, flow, and timing control in automated sequences
• Experience troubleshooting leaks, response delays, and system inefficiencies
  
  
  

Electrical Systems

• Ability to read and develop electrical schematics and panel layouts
• Experience with sensors (photoelectric, inductive, capacitive), actuators, and signal conditioning
• Knowledge of power distribution, grounding, and control panel design
  
  
  

Automation Equipment

• Integration of robotics, vision systems, and automated inspection systems
• Experience with conveyor systems, feeders, and high-speed assembly equipment
• Familiarity with machine builders and custom automation vendors
  
  
  

Data and Process Control

• Statistical analysis tools (SPC, DOE, Minitab)
• Data acquisition and equipment performance monitoring (OEE)
  
  
  

Soft Skills

• Strong technical leadership and problem-solving capability
• Ability to lead cross-functional technical discussions with R&D, Quality, and Operations
• Effective communication with vendors and system integrators
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Experience with Vision Systems (Keyence, Cognex)
• Experience with MES integration and Industry 4.0 technologies
• Background in cleanroom or high-precision medical device manufacturing
  
  
  

Work Environment

• Combination of office, lab, and manufacturing floor environment
• Hands-on work with automated equipment, electrical panels, and pneumatic systems
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Cordis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and applicants. At Cordis, our teammates all bring different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All our teammates’ points of view are key to our success, and we believe inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Together, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

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Pay / Compensation

The expected pre-tax pay rate for this position is $94,600 - $127,600 per year. Actual pay may fluctuate outside of the listed range depending on skills, education, experience, job-related knowledge and location.

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.