Automation Engineer

Maxima Tek partners with top-tier companies in the life sciences and manufacturing sectors to connect exceptional graduates and experienced professionals with high-impact engineering roles. We specialize in Quality, Compliance, and Systems Engineering, placing talent in environments focused on high-stakes medical device development and automated manufacturing systems.

We are seeking a motivated Automation Engineer to design, develop, and optimize the control systems and automated workflows that power modern medical device manufacturing and industrial processes. In this role, you will bridge the gap between digital logic and physical machinery, ensuring that automated systems operate with high reliability and adhere to strict regulatory standards (such as 21 CFR Part 11 and ISO 13485
).

• System Development: Design and implement control logic for PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMIs, and SCADA systems used in regulated environments.
• Hardware Integration: Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate robotics, sensors, actuators, and motor drives into cohesive automated lines.
• Testing & Debugging: Utilize diagnostic tools and software to troubleshoot system-level issues, ensuring real-time performance and minimal downtime.
• Lifecycle Documentation: Author technical specifications and validation protocols (
  IQ/OQ/PQ
  ) to ensure automated systems meet GxP and cGMP requirements.
• Risk Management: Conduct functional risk assessments (FMEA) and system audits to identify and mitigate critical-to-quality (CTQ) failures in the production line.

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field (Required).
• Experience: 0–5 years of experience in automation, robotics, or academic projects involving control systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Beckhoff).
• Technical Skills (Required):
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Ladder Logic, Structured Text) or C/C++.
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (Ether Net/IP, Modbus, Profinet).
• Familiarity with the V-Model and GAMP 5 frameworks for system development.
• Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 regarding electronic records and signatures.
• Preferred
  
  Skills:
  
  
• Experience with Vision Systems (Cognex, Keyence) or robotic integration (FANUC, KUKA).
• Familiarity with LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink, or Python for data acquisition and testing.
• Knowledge of IoT integration and Industry 4.0 standards.

• Targeted Placement: Direct marketing to our network of hiring managers in the Life Sciences and Med Tech industries.
• Technical Resume Rebuild: Optimization of your profile to highlight automation expertise alongside GxP documentation skills.
• Interview
  
  Coaching:
  
  Guidance on technical logic challenges and regulatory compliance case studies.

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