Sr Automation Engineer (Onsite - Acton, MA)
Core
Design, implement, and validate automated assembly and packaging equipment for high-volume medical device manufacturing.
Role type
Senior IC automation engineer (mechanical)
Builds
Automated discrete component assembly and packaging lines for wearable medical devices
Domain
Medical device manufacturing / Automation engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Machine design, robotics, pneumatics, linkage design, mechatronics, drive systems, ultrasonic welding, heat transfer decoration, hot stamping, laser welding, laser decoration, cartoning, conveyor systems, sealing technologies, IQ/OQ/FAT/SAT/PQ validation, vendor management, project management, CAD modeling (SolidWorks), statistical analysis (Minitab/JMP)
Preferred skills
Regulatory standards knowledge (CE, UL, SCCR, NFPA-70E&79, DIN, ASME, ISO), continuous improvement methodology, team leadership
Technologies
SolidWorks, Minitab, JMP
Responsibilities
Specify, procure, and install new manufacturing lines; lead cross-functional teams for equipment design and implementation; manage vendor communications and oversight; execute validation activities (IQ, OQ, FAT, SAT, PQ); drive continuous improvement and obsolescence programs; translate user requirements into automated solutions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC