Automation Controls Engineer – Medical Device Manufacturing

New-Deantronics; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New-Deantronics is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to design, program, integrate, and support electrical and automation control systems for medical device manufacturing equipment in Sparks, NV. The role focuses on PLC/HMI programming, fault diagnosis, and safety system implementation to improve reliability and efficiency.

You will design electrical schematics, lead integration for upgrades, and work with Mechanical, Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to deliver robust automation

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience designing, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting industrial automation and control systems.
• Strong PLC and HMI programming experience; Omron experience preferred.
• Experience with electrical design, machine wiring, control panels, and industrial automation components.
• Knowledge of electrical safety and NFPA 79 standards.
• Experience designing and implementing machine safety systems with light curtains and safety relays.
• Experience cross-functional work with Mechanical Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs for automated manufacturing equipment, including legacy Omron control systems.
• Design, integrate, wire, and commission electrical and controls systems for equipment upgrades and new automation.
• Lead controls integration of the ultrasonic welding system, including electrical design, wiring, software development, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Design and implement machine safety systems, including light curtains, safety relays, safety circuits, and associated controls programming.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMl, electrical, controls, and machine integration issues during commissioning and production.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, control documentation, software, and related technical documentation.
• Work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance to implement equipment improvements and resolve issues.
• Support the automated production line after launch and lead controls development for future automation projects.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical design

Machine safety

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Omron systems

Job description

New-Deantronics is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to design, program, integrate, and support electrical and automation control systems for medical device manufacturing equipment in Sparks, NV. The role focuses on PLC/HMI programming, fault diagnosis, and safety system implementation to improve reliability and efficiency.

You will design electrical schematics, lead integration for upgrades, and work with Mechanical, Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to deliver robust automation