Serve as a subject matter expert in the development of automated assembly and test systems.
Act as a virtual and onsite liaison for automation development best practices with customers and facilities.
Interact directly with assembly and automation equipment suppliers.
Specify and/or purchase equipment, assembly tooling, and fixtures for new and existing processes.
Lead the development of URS and equipment specifications, including qualification of custom/vendor equipment for production use.
Guide and lead quoting of automation equipment.
Create and coordinate project teams to achieve agreed project outcomes.
Ensure seamless handover of automation projects to receiving site teams.
Support sites with engineering hiring and technical troubleshooting.
Identify and coordinate automation training opportunities for yourself and colleagues.
Actively research new technologies, automation developments, and external suppliers.
Support sites on automation escalations and improvement projects (Downtime, Scrap, OEE) during engineering transfer and ramp-up.
Collaborate on RFQs, DFMs, design reviews, product design, and automation equipment design as part of holistic solutions.
Drive company values and promote continuous improvement.
Provide support to other sites through a global Q&A process platform.
Direct manufacturing in troubleshooting, upgrades, retrofits, set-ups, and methods development.
Support product development meetings and recommend product design changes to enhance manufacturing and assembly.
Apply Lean Six Sigma tools, projects, and processes to assigned engineering projects.
Lead large, complex projects with broad organizational impact.
Ensure compliance with all local, regional, and national regulatory requirements, codes, and controls.
Support all company safety and quality program initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned to support business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electronics/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent military or technical training and experience.
At least 12 years of experience in automation equipment development and installation OR an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
Knowledge and experience of ISO 13485 required.
Healthcare experience with the assembly of medical devices is required.
Complex understanding of processes and manufacturing techniques.
Experience in engineering within a manufacturing environment, especially Healthcare and Medical Device.
Subject Matter Expert in applicable engineering theories, design principles, practices, and design evaluation techniques.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and email.

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment
4 weeks of paid parental leave
in 2026, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly
401(k) retirement plan
employee stock purchase plan

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills

automation equipment developmentautomated assembly systemstest systems developmentLean Six Sigmaengineering troubleshootingproject managementequipment specificationsmanufacturing techniquesdesign evaluation techniquesqualification of custom/vendor equipment

Soft skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingcontinuous improvementtraining coordinationproject coordinationcustomer liaisonteam buildingtechnical support

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Electronics EngineeringISO 13485 knowledgeLean Six Sigma certificationtechnical training certification