Associate Principal Controls Engineer

Description

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

The Associate Principal Engineer, Reagent Engineering (Controls Engineer) will work within the Reagent Engineering Equipment Project team. This team is responsible for the manufacturing equipment used to produce a complex medical device. The team provides project management and technical expertise related to the manufacturing equipment.

• Main accountabilities are to lead and manage controls related components of engineering projects and unplanned support / requests.
• Support existing PLC programs and vision system programs across various types of equipment, develop new programs as needed.
• Provide integration expertise for manufacturing equipment.
• Develop documentation such as equipment master records, equipment drawings, parts lists, etc. as required.
• Manage change control process and other compliance related documentation for projects.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality to lead projects and ensure the optimum manufacturing process in terms of keeping manufacturing moving.
• Organize and lead meetings as required to support project timelines.
• Develop and submit CAPEX requests for projects when required.
• Address unplanned requests for Engineering support as directed by management.
• Support projects or tasks required to keep manufacturing running and to ensure quality product is being shipped to customers.
• Evaluate new technologies.
• Participate in the development of long-term strategies for equipment and process improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment.

Education, Skills, & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field and 5+ years of engineering experience preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, High School Diploma/GED with 9+ years of technical/engineering experience is required
• 5+ years of experience working with automated processes and machinery.
• Experience with Fanuc Robots, Rockwell ControlLogix Machine Automation and Servo Drives, and Rockwell FactoryTalk View is preferred.
• Project Management experience is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate professionally in a cross-functional team environment.
• Knowledge of FDA/ISO regulations and equipment validation is preferred.
• Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Must have strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.