Automation Engineer

MERIT MEDICAL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device company in Singapore is seeking an Automation Engineer to provide leadership in automation projects and ensure efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering and 5-10 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing automation initiatives, analyzing production processes, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in automation and assembly processes.
• Experience in project management and validation preferred.
• Knowledge on Automation machine design and PLC programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects and initiatives.
• Provide automation engineering expertise.
• Manage engineering resources and budget compliance.
• Ensure safety regulations are met.

Skills

Automation project management

PLC programming

Assembly process improvement

Cross-functional team collaboration

Budget management

Education

Degree in mechanical / Electrical engineering/ Material Science

Job description

JOB TITLE

Automation Engineer

DEPARTMENT

Engineering

ACCOUNTABILITY

Manager, Engineering

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR

Sr. /Technician

PURPOSE OF JOB

Purpose of this position is to provide automation engineering leadership in meeting plant’s operational objectives. He shall lead automation projects including equipment upgrade, and assembly process productivity initiatives.

• Lead automation projects including equipment upgrade, and assembly process productivity initiatives.
• To spear head the automation initiatives to ensure the machine design, cycle time, project lead time and cost meet the requirements
• Provide automation engineering expertise by analyse production processes, develop automation solution and achieving equipment reliability and process capability.
• Manage optimal deployment of engineering resources and efficient use of the budget.
• Lead the validation activities and projects by providing necessary engineering support and resources.
• Plan and execute equipment upgrade by embarking on structured equipment risk assessment and prioritization.
• Work with cross functional teams to achieve equipment effectiveness and improve process capability through process enhancement and validation.
• Work with team to execute continuous improvement projects to minimize operational disruption and achieve productivity savings.
• Accountable for capital expenditure initiation and spending control
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by complying with all related safety regulations.

INTERACTION

Internal parties: Required to communicate effectively with all levels of associates.

External parties: · Required to communicate with other Argon Plants, Corporate / Regional/Businesses, suppliers subcontractors and government agencies as and when required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education:

· Minimum Degree in mechanical / Electrical engineering/ Material Science with 5-10 years’ experience in automation and assembly processes. Preferably from Medical device / Pharmaceutical industries.

Relevant Experience:

· Familiarization with assembly process, automation, tooling & fixtures designs are desired.

· Experience in project management; as well as validation are preferred.

· Knowledge on Automation machine design and PLC programming.

· Working knowledge on cGMP manufacturing setting

Others:

· Technical specialization in assembly/ automation process preferred.