Costa Rica-Coyol
Hybrid Roles:
About the role:
Works cross-functionally to lead process development of complex technologies on new products and ensures efficient and effective transfer of new product into production.
Mechanical Design (Mechatronics-Oriented):
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Process Control & Automation:
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Process Engineering & Continuous Improvement:
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May supervise Technicians and Engineersto achieve project goals.
- Additional Duties:
- Oversees development builds associated with the project using special work requests.
- Writes and reviews validation protocols and reports applicable to new processes.
- Plans, organizes, and conducts all aspects of technical reviews.
- Provides Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input to the engineering print package.
- Contributes ideas to or generates Intellectual Property submissions.
- Trains and/or provides work direction to technicians and engineers and may train manufacturing personnel when required as part of a validation.
- May serve as a core team member or extended team member on new product projects.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in process engineering, mechanical design, and control system integration in a manufacturing or industrial automation setting.
- Proven experience in:
- 3D mechanical CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, PTC Creo, AutoCAD)
- PLC/HMI development (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley RSLogix/Studio 5000)
- Motion control systems (e.g., servo drives, stepper motors, pneumatics)
- Control systems programming, electrical panel layout, and troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of mechatronic system integration—including mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces.
- Familiar with robotics, machine vision, and industrial communication protocols.
- Experience with process documentation (P&IDs, control narratives, wiring diagrams).
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects from concept to production.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or other modeling/simulation tools.
- Familiarity with NI LabVIEW, Python, or C/C++ for custom test or automation tools.
- Experience in regulated industries (medical device, automotive, aerospace, or semiconductor).
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or relevant certifications (e.g., Six Sigma Black Belt).
- Knowledge of Industry 4.0, IoT-enabled manufacturing, and digital twin technologies.