Staff Automation Engineer NPI
Core
Senior technical leader defining and delivering scalable manufacturing equipment and process solutions for new product introductions, from early feasibility through high-volume automated production.
Role type
Staff individual contributor manufacturing equipment engineer
Builds
Automated assembly systems, capital equipment, and manufacturing processes for medical devices
Domain
Medical device manufacturing / Automation engineering
Required skills
Automated assembly systems, robotics, motion control, vision systems, PLC/HMI, manufacturing data systems, equipment validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), DFM/DFA, capital project management, cross-functional program leadership, regulatory compliance (design controls, risk management)
Preferred skills
Class II medical device manufacturing, scaling from pilot to high-volume, engineering management
Technologies
Robotics, PLC, HMI, Vision systems, Manufacturing data systems
Responsibilities
Lead manufacturing process and equipment development for complex NPI programs; Define scalable assembly strategies spanning manual to fully automated production; Own technical definition and execution of major capital equipment projects; Establish equipment architectures and engineering standards; Influence product design through DFM/DFA; Approve critical equipment specifications and validation strategies; Resolve complex technical risks across equipment and process; Mentor engineers and strengthen technical capability
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic direction