Automation Engineer - Medical Devices

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Automation-focused manufacturing professional with extensive experience supporting, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated injection molding systems within a regulated medical manufacturing environment.

• Design, implement, and optimize automation solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency, equipment reliability, and product quality within a high-volume medical injection molding environment.
• Program, troubleshoot, and support Wittmann and Yushin 3-Axis robotic systems, including end-of-arm tooling, part removal, and integrated automation applications.
• Lead automation improvement projects focused on reducing downtime, improving OEE, and increasing process capability.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including operating procedures, preventive maintenance plans, troubleshooting guides, equipment standards, and training materials.
• Investigate equipment, robotic, and process failures using structured root cause analysis methodologies and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Tooling, Quality, and Operations teams to identify, develop, and execute automation opportunities that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Support installation, startup, validation, and qualification of new automation equipment, robotic systems, and manufacturing technologies.
• Analyze machine and process performance data to identify trends, recurring failures, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime and ensure reliable operation of automated manufacturing systems.
• Provide technical leadership and hands‑on support for automation‑related troubleshooting, machine integration, controls, sensors, vision systems, and robotic applications.
• Train technicians, operators, and production personnel on automation equipment, fault recovery procedures, safety requirements, and best practices.
• Identify equipment wear patterns, failure modes, and process risks and drive sustainable corrective actions to improve equipment performance and longevity.
• Support process validation activities and ensure automation systems meet customer, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Recommend and implement equipment upgrades, process enhancements, and automation technologies to improve manufacturing performance and reduce operational costs.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by applying Lean Manufacturing principles and fostering technical innovation throughout the production organization.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing automation, robotics, or a related technical field.
• Ability to read, understand, troubleshoot, and make modifications to robot programs (Wittmann, Yushin, FANUC, ABB, or similar platforms preferred).
• Experience with industrial automation systems, sensors, actuators, and machine controls.
• Proficiency in Solid Works for mechanical design, equipment modifications, and fixture development.
• Strong troubleshooting skills related to automation equipment, robotics, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of injection molding automation systems and end‑of‑arm tooling (EOAT) is a plus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.…