Factory Automation Staff Engineer
Core
Design, prototype, build, integrate, and deploy automated manufacturing equipment (labeling, pick-and-place, assembly, vision inspection, liquid handling) to improve safety, quality, capacity, and productivity in life sciences manufacturing.
Role type
Staff Engineer, hands-on IC manufacturing automation
Builds
Automated manufacturing equipment and reusable machine designs for life sciences/biotech
Domain
Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Medical Device Manufacturing
Required skills
Mechanical systems design, electrical controls, PLC/HMI programming, industrial robots, machine vision, CAD, system integration, supplier management, commissioning, risk-based validation (IQ/OQ), data interfaces (OPC UA/MQTT)
Preferred skills
Experience with system integrators/OEMs in life sciences, Ignition SCADA, global multi-site support, AI tools for engineering
Technologies
Rockwell, Beckhoff, Siemens, PLCs, HMIs, Industrial Robots, Servo Motion, Machine Vision, OPC UA, MQTT, Ignition, SCADA
Responsibilities
Design and build automation prototypes; Program and debug PLCs, robots, and motion systems; Lead cross-functional design reviews and risk assessments; Plan and lead equipment installation, SAT, and commissioning; Create reusable designs and controls libraries; Mentor site engineers
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship
