Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer (5th grade reading level) Job:

Location:

Irvine, CA (On-site)

Type:
Direct Hire (full-time, about 40 hours/week)

Pay range: $115,000-$145,000 per year (based on experience)

Travel:
Up to 20% (some trips may be needed)

Physical:
May lift up to 40 lbs; may need safety gear in lab/cleanroom/production areas

You will help build and improve machines and equipment that make medical devices. You will make sure the equipment is safe, works well, and makes good quality parts.

• Help choose, buy, and set up new machines
• Work with outside equipment vendors (the companies that build the machines)
• Write clear instructions and documents for the equipment
• Test machines to make sure they work the right way before using them in production
• Fix problems when machines or automated systems are not working right
• Design small parts/tools to help the process (like fixtures, holders, and mistake-proofing tools)
• Update work instructions, maintenance plans, spare parts lists, and training info
• Follow quality and safety rules used in medical device manufacturing

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field (mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, mechatronics, or similar)
• 7+ years working with automation or manufacturing equipment (medical device or another highly regulated industry)
• Experience owning equipment from set-up through ongoing support (and making changes the right way)
• Able to read: mechanical drawings electrical schematics pneumatic (air) diagrams
• Strong troubleshooting, writing, and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of medical/quality rules (FDA, GMP, ISO 13485, change control)
• Solid Works experience

• Machine vision experience (like Cognex or Keyence)
• Robotics / servo motion / PLC or HMI equipment experience
• Experience creating maintenance plans and managing spare parts over time

• Medical and dental insurance
• FSA / HSA options (company contributes to HSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual equity grant