Senior Automation Engineer

Position Summary

This position is responsible for utilizing technology to improve, streamline, and automate manufacturing processes. In addition, coordinate the planning, implementation and monitoring of such technological projects. Different types of automation technology already exist at Precera Medical, this role would be responsible for improving and building new high-volume automation projects in coordination with the engineering department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research, identify, and utilize 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 initial concept/feasibility to full implementation on the production floor.
• Provide work guidance to automation technicians and team members.
• Simulate and analyze automation opportunities
• Develop clear and accurate documentation to support automation equipment and processes
• Generate reports for colleagues outlining new concepts, tests, and efficiency gains
• Develop and implement training programs to facilitate changes in programming, maintenance, or setup of automation equipment
• Troubleshoot new and existing automated processes or equipment when errors occur
• Advocate and implement the highest production standards and LEAN principles
• Communicate automation specifications to departments as needed
• Support software qualifications to comply with medical device requirements
• Maintain appropriate documentation for engineering and manufacturing process changes
• All other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation or Engineering with 5 years of experience, or an associate’s year degree with 8 years of practical automation experience
• Experience in the design and selection of complex automation solutions
• Experience with leading automation projects and implementing solutions into production.
• Equipment troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Self-starter with results-driven focus to modernize manufacturing processes
• Proficient PC skills in a Windows environment, especially word and excel
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Strong market knowledge of available automation equipment
• Ability to travel between sites as needed

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in a precision manufacturing environment
• Experience working within an ISO 13485 environment
• Flexible to work with different automation brands and languages
• Hands-on trouble shooting of manufacturing processes
• Strong electrical and controls background

Compensation and Benefits Overview

Starting Pay Range for this position is $102,000-$125,000/Annually.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with applicable county or city regulations if they exceed the listed range. Actual pay rates are determined based on various factors, including but not limited to, local labor market conditions, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language proficiency, and other job-specific qualifications.

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.

Full-time and Part-time employees receive Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of service, as well as paid holidays, personal holidays and MN Safe and Sick Time.