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Flex Senior Automation Project Engineer 
United States, Illinois 
107850063

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Job Summary

To conceive and introduce new material handling and precision automated assembly lines for medical device manufacturing, we’re looking to add alocated in


What a typical day looks like:

  • Understands customer requirements and leads development of effective manufacturing processes and automation solutions.
  • Manages medium and larger automation projects in a medical device environment.
  • Develops and presents project business and financial justifications.
  • Responsible for leading the specification, engineering and implementation of new material handling and Assembly automation equipment in a medical device manufacturing environment.
  • Responsible for leading the conception, specification or design and implementation of modifications and improvements of existing material handling and assembly automation equipment in a medical device environment.
  • Lead the collaboration of key stakeholders to develop requirements and specifications for new equipment ormodification/improvementsto existing equipment.
  • Manage and coordinate equipment vendors starting with design through SAT.
  • Manage validation for medical device assembly systems, including validation execution.
  • Manage the development of technical manuals, drawings, models, training documentation, preventative maintenance plans and troubleshooting guides for automated equipment and automated processes.
  • Troubleshooting support during machine commissioning and ramp up, as well as occasional support of existing operations in areas where Subject Matter Expert is needed.
  • Lead root cause analysis & drive for permanent corrective actions.
  • Work with vendors, plant maintenance and reliability engineering to ensure all new and updated automation equipment has appropriate spare parts, and a robust Preventive Maintenance plan.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team

  • Requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or mechatronics.
  • Requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Working knowledge of machine safety requirements and regulations.
  • Automation project management experience.
  • Medical device manufacturing experience, including validation, change control and documentation skills.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar software program to create schematics or drawings.
  • Proficient in MS Project or other planning software.
  • Lean Six Sigma/DRM Green Belt
  • Previous experience with several of the following technologies:
    pneumatics, conveyors, variety of sensors, robots, AMR, vision inspection systems, HMI, PLC and SCADA system.
  • Integration experience with custom automation or turn-key solutions
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external functional teams verbally, in writing, and via presentations.
  • Ability to learn and apply new technologies.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois) $94,000.00 USD - $129,200.00 USD AnnualProduction Engineering