Position Summary & Responsibilities:
The Associate Principal Engineer will work within the 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 to components of engineering projects and unplanned support/requests.
- Support existing PLC programs and vision system programs across various types of equipment, and 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 customer
- 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.