GE HealthCare AME Automation Engineer 

United States, Wisconsin 

152850023

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement automated systems including robotics, PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems to support medical device production.
• Lead the development and validation of automated equipment in compliance with internal quality systems
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to ensure automation solutions align with product and process requirements.
• Generate and maintain documentation such as ERS, FAT/SAT protocols, Equipment Qualifications, and risk assessments.
• Lead equipment qualification and process validation activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with automated systems and provide technical support to production teams.
• Stay current with emerging automation technologies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in automation engineering, preferably in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Omron, Allen-Bradley, Siemens), robotics integration, and industrial communication protocols (e.g., OPC UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP). and HMI development.
• Experience with automated inspection systems (e.g., machine vision, laser measurement, 3D scanning).
• Experience with Python, C/C++, or MATLAB for automation scripting and data analysis. Familiarity with GMP, FDA regulations, and ISO standards.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Experience with MES and SCADA systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cleanroom automation.
• Knowledge of data integrity principles and electronic records.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or experience with process improvement methodologies.