What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Controls Engineer (PLC) position at Medical Engineering Consultants (MEC)?
Job 2513 - Automation Controls Engineer (PLC) - Contract located in North Florida
Medical Engineering Consultants (MEC) support medical device and pharmaceutical companies to be more efficient and productive by providing resources, knowledge, and expertise to augment and supplement to their work. Our vision is to closely align our clients’ needs with the best resources available in the marketplace. We take proactive, preventative, and corrective action and create a roadmap for ongoing future improvement by identifying, integrating, and executing sustainable solutions that validate processes, ensure fully compliant quality systems, and close gaps between current and FDA expected stages.
MEC offers companies short or long-term support — from high-end leaders, managers and consultants to skill-set Engineering staff and SME’s (Subject Matter Experts).
MEC's mission is to inspire positive cultural change from within, and always exceed our clients’ expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and resolve issues, downtime, and quality problems in automated machinery, optimizing performance for safety and efficiency.
Ensure all automation and control systems comply with FDA regulations, ISO standards, and GMP requirements specific to medical devices.
Develop and maintain technical documentation for control systems, support equipment validation activities, and ensure change control processes are followed.
Implement new technologies, conduct root cause analysis for failures, and lead initiatives to enhance the reliability and efficiency of manufacturing processes.
Support the commissioning and upgrades of manufacturing equipment, providing technical support, and training to maintenance teams.
Education
A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field / experience.
Required Skills And Qualifications
Experience with industrial controls, sensors, VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), safety hardware, and various automation technologies.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve complex control system issues.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with teams and document technical information.
Understanding of the strict regulatory environment for medical device manufacturing, including FDA and GMP.
The resource will start with a project in 2GT, lines 02 and 03, potentially on January 2026. Then, towards Q3-Q4 the resource will start supporting a new packaging project in the Repack lines. This project in Repack will be extended through 2027.
Duration will be 1 year.
MEC does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Medical Engineering Consultants (MEC) and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
AAP/EEO DFWP
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Medical Engineering Consultants (MEC) support medical device and pharmaceutical companies to be more efficient and productive by providing resources, knowledge, and expertise to augment and supplement to their work. Our vision is to closely align our clients’ needs with the best resources available in the marketplace. We take proactive, preventative, and corrective action and create a roadmap for ongoing future improvement by identifying, integrating, and executing sustainable solutions that validate processes, ensure fully compliant quality systems, and close gaps between current and FDA expected stages.
MEC offers companies short or long-term support — from high-end leaders, managers and consultants to skill-set Engineering staff and SME’s (Subject Matter Experts).
MEC's mission is to inspire positive cultural change from within, and always exceed our clients’ expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- System Design and Development:
- Troubleshooting and Optimization:
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Documentation and Validation:
- Process Improvement:
- Commissioning and Support:
Identify and resolve issues, downtime, and quality problems in automated machinery, optimizing performance for safety and efficiency.
Ensure all automation and control systems comply with FDA regulations, ISO standards, and GMP requirements specific to medical devices.
Develop and maintain technical documentation for control systems, support equipment validation activities, and ensure change control processes are followed.
Implement new technologies, conduct root cause analysis for failures, and lead initiatives to enhance the reliability and efficiency of manufacturing processes.
Support the commissioning and upgrades of manufacturing equipment, providing technical support, and training to maintenance teams.
Education
A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field / experience.
Required Skills And Qualifications
- Education:
- Technical Expertise:
- Automation Knowledge:
- Problem-Solving:
- Communication:
- Regulatory Awareness:
Experience with industrial controls, sensors, VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), safety hardware, and various automation technologies.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve complex control system issues.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with teams and document technical information.
Understanding of the strict regulatory environment for medical device manufacturing, including FDA and GMP.
The resource will start with a project in 2GT, lines 02 and 03, potentially on January 2026. Then, towards Q3-Q4 the resource will start supporting a new packaging project in the Repack lines. This project in Repack will be extended through 2027.
Duration will be 1 year.
MEC does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Medical Engineering Consultants (MEC) and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
- Sponsorship is not available for this position
AAP/EEO DFWP
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.