Automation Engineer

Role: Develop and support new and existing technology and production lines to improve quality, profitability, and safety. Plan, schedule, execute, and document projects according to timelines, goals, and established procedures. Manage or assist with facility expansions and modifications. Develop and maintain validation and project management documentation. Perform engineering design work, layouts, sketches, concepts, and plant-layout support. Develop or review engineering change requests for process, equipment, and facility modifications. Troubleshoot and repair automation, including assembly machines and fixtures, label applicators, robots, end-of-arm tooling, separators, and test equipment. Evaluate and maintain machine safety systems. Analyze production data to help ensure automation lines meet targeted output and OEE.Maintain product quality through proper maintenance and operation of automation. Communicate maintenance and downtime issues to shift leaders and program managers. Work on-site five days per week. No relocation provided.*Most Important Skills Needed: Automation troubleshooting and repair. Project planning, scheduling, execution, and documentation. Engineering design, layouts, and plant modifications. Machine safety and automation maintenance. Production-output and OEE analysis. Knowledge of quality systems, FDA Quality System Regulation, cGMP, and relevant ISO standards. Medical device or pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred.