Principal Engineer - Automation & Assembly
Core
Senior technical resource leading capital equipment initiatives, equipment and process validation, and continuous improvement for automated assembly systems in a regulated medical device manufacturing environment.
Role type
Principal, hands-on IC manufacturing/automation engineer
Builds
Automated assembly equipment, manufacturing processes, and production-ready solutions for medical devices
Domain
Medical devices / Manufacturing automation
Required skills
PLC programming, robotics, machine vision, motion control, sensor integration, root cause analysis, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), capital project management, equipment commissioning, regulatory documentation, Lean/Six Sigma
Preferred skills
Allen-Bradley platforms, Class I/II medical device experience, design controls, risk management, CAPA, Minitab, statistical analysis, formal leadership experience
Technologies
PLCs, robotics, machine vision, servo/motion control, sensors, HMIs, data acquisition, Allen-Bradley
Responsibilities
Lead automated equipment projects from concept through validation and production release; author and execute equipment/process validation documentation; troubleshoot complex equipment and process issues; mentor engineers and lead small project teams; partner with Quality, Operations, and suppliers to meet production goals.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities