Staff Engineer - Expert Controls
Core
Lead Controls & Automation Engineer driving electrical and controls innovation across machinery development projects, owning the complete control system lifecycle from design to production deployment.
Role type
Senior IC Controls & Automation Engineer
Builds
Sophisticated control systems including PLCs, HMIs, Motion Control, Robotics, and electrical components for medical technology machinery.
Domain
Medical Technology / Healthcare Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
PLC/HMI programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens), Robotics integration (Fanuc, Staubli), Scada systems, Motion control, Electrical design, Pneumatics, Fieldbus integration, FAT/SAT protocol execution, Machine safety device definition, URS creation, Technical documentation (schematics, source code), Project management (Microsoft Project), Six Sigma, Pharmaceutical industry validation knowledge (CFR21 Part 11, data integrity).
Preferred skills
Inline vision systems (Cognex, LabVIEW, National Instruments), 15+ years in machine automation or process development.
Technologies
Allen Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc, Staubli, Scada, Microsoft Project, Cognex, LabVIEW, National Instruments, ATS Supertrak, XTS Beckhoff.
Responsibilities
Design comprehensive Machine User Requirement Specifications (URS) for control systems; Partner with suppliers to oversee controls development for new and legacy equipment; Define machine safety devices and ensure compliance; Guide equipment commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT); Coordinate control manufacturing with suppliers and internal teams; Provide technical expertise for FAT/SAT protocols; Ensure availability of critical documentation (schematics, code, risk assessments); Train and mentor internal teams on best practices; Provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting for deployed equipment; Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC