Sustaining Automation Engineer

PMC SMART Solutions Job Opportunity

Do you want to work in a hands-on engineering role where you can design, improve, and optimize automation systems that directly impact production performance and product quality? Are you looking to join a growing team in the medical and automotive industry that manufactures products that save lives? If yes, PMC SMART Solutions is the place for you!

PMC, as a globally-recognized, award–winning contract manufacturer, provides life-saving medical devices and safety-enhancing automotive components to a broad base of international, market-leading OEMs and Tier One customers.

PMC offers services from design for manufacturability and program management through injection molding, full assembly, packaging and sterilization management, focusing on precise-tolerance, intricate devices and components. For its medical customers, PMC functions under ISO 13485 certification, FDA registration and operates state-of-the-art, certified Class 8 (100,000) clean rooms. PMC is a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise, offering a comprehensive range of services while supporting global OEMs' supplier diversity goals.

• Designing and implementing advanced automation systems that improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability of manufacturing operations.
• Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Maintenance teams to solve complex technical challenges.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment performance, reduce downtime, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Supporting new product introductions and bringing automated systems from concept through production.
• Hands-on involvement with PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and automated inspection technologies in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

Equipment & Process Development

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC-controlled automation systems to support manufacturing operations.
• Develop automation logic, HMI interfaces, and machine control architectures aligned with production requirements.
• Modify and optimize PLC programs to improve cycle time, equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Integrate robotics, vision systems, and automated inspection technologies into production environments.
• Lead the development, build, and commissioning of automated assembly, testing, and inspection systems.
• Collaborate with external equipment vendors to define requirements and ensure successful system delivery.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement corrective actions to maintain uptime and production continuity.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by developing and transitioning automation processes into production.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify improvement opportunities and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improve machine reliability through preventive maintenance strategies, system upgrades, and performance monitoring.

Cross-Functional Sustaining Engineering

• Troubleshoot automation cells, including robotic systems, to restore functionality and minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to sensors and electronic inspection systems.
• Improve manufacturing layouts to optimize workflow, efficiency, and material flow.
• Implement poka-yoke (error-proofing) solutions to prevent defects and improve process reliability.
• Train technicians and operators on automation systems, troubleshooting techniques, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process and equipment improvements.

Quality & Documentation

• Collaborate with Product Development, Quality, and Operations teams during product launches to ensure readiness.
• Develop and execute validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) for automated equipment.
• Ensure automation systems comply with internal quality systems and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate change control documentation within the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Document system configurations, validation results, and…