Automation Engineer II

Salary Range: $78,930.00 To $ Annually

SMC Ltd. is a globally recognized premium supplier to the medical market with locations throughout the world. People committed to speed, technology, and exceptional performance are the cornerstone of our organization. Comprised of dedicated people and decades of manufacturing experience, we have continued to experience strong growth and currently have outstanding career opportunities for equally dedicated people.

The Automation Engineer II
will assist in the development and implementation of manufacturing and automation equipment / systems for new projects. equipment in operation while improving manufacturing methods / procedures in accordance with product specifications and quality standards.

• Participate in and lead project teams assigned in support of new projects to perform research, review, and develop manufacturing equipment and automation systems to maximize efficiencies, analyze layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods and work force utilization.
• Manage automation vendors in the kickoff, design review, build, and acceptance testing of new equipment builds that meet customer product requirements and meet manufacturing build guidelines.
• Work directly with the customer to support development of new product lines in a fast & growing pharmacy niche at SMC.
• Support the fabrication, assembly, testing, and development of secondary equipment and processes, automation and assembly equipment, EOATs, fixtures, etc. which may involve internal design, specification, quoting, sourcing and management of external automation suppliers.
• Develop documentation related to equipment and systems for standard operation, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting. Analyze and evaluate manufacturing methods / equipment to maintain state-of-the-art systems and provide solutions for problems that adversely affect cost, operator safety, productivity and quality.
• Ensure execution of equipment tests and supporting validations per IQ, OQ, & PQ protocols, including the documented procedures used, test results and analysis.
• Recommend and implement cost reductions in manufacturing to improve yield, reduce scrap, and increase efficiencies.
• Abide by all applicable SMC procedures and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as required.

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5 years of professional experience; OR a 2-year associate’s degree or technical trade certification and 5 years of professional experience.
• Proficient PC skills in a Windows environment.
• Solid Works experience and ability to work from 2D prints and CAD details and review 3D solid models.
• Understanding in reading electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Knowledgeable of PLC programs.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
• Robotic programming experience.
• Must have- pharmaceutical, medical device, or medical equipment manufacturing experience.

• Experience with vision systems.
• Experience with lean manufacturing concepts.

• Stand, walk, bend, squat, twist, reach or otherwise move frequently
• Occasional repetitive motion and grasping
• Occasional climbing to reach areas on machines or racks
• Lift, move or otherwise transfer up to 50 lbs. occasionally, >20 lbs. frequently
• Typically sits, grasps items or performs keyboarding for occasional operation of a computer
• Exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards which may require respiratory protection
• Travel by air or car frequently

• Clean, Climate-Controlled Environment
• Stable schedule
• Paid holiday and PTO
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Life and disability insurance
• Prom…