Position Summary & Responsibilities:

The Associate Principal Engineer, Reagent Engineering will work within the Reagent Engineering Equipment Project team. This team is responsible for the manufacturing equipment used to produce a complex medical device. The team provides project management and technical expertise related to the manufacturing equipment.

• Main accountabilities are to lead and manage controls related components of engineering projects and unplanned support / requests.

• Support existing PLC programs and vision system programs across various types of equipment, develop new programs as needed.

• Provide integration expertise for manufacturing equipment.

• Develop documentation such as equipment master records, equipment drawings, parts lists, etc. as required.

• Manage change control process and other compliance related documentation for projects.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality to lead projects and ensure the optimum manufacturing process in terms of keeping manufacturing moving.

• Organize and lead meetings as required to support project timelines.

• Develop and submit CAPEX requests for projects when required.

• Address unplanned requests for Engineering support as directed by management.

• Support projects or tasks required to keep manufacturing running and to ensure quality product is being shipped to customers.

• Evaluate new technologies.

• Participate in the development of long-term strategies for equipment and process improvements.

• Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment.

  Education, Skills, & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field and 5+ years of engineering experience preferred.

• In lieu of a degree, High School Diploma/GED with 9+ years of technical/engineering experience is required

• 5+ years of experience working with automated processes and machinery.

• Experience with Fanuc Robots, Rockwell ControlLogix Machine Automation and Servo Drives, and Rockwell FactoryTalk View is preferred.

• Project Management experience is preferred.

• Ability to collaborate professionally in a cross-functional team environment.

• Knowledge of FDA/ISO regulations and equipment validation is preferred.

• Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• Must have strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.

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