Automation Engineer

wlgore; Flagstaff (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gore is seeking a hands-on Automation Engineer to develop and maintain medical device manufacturing equipment. You will design electrical schematics, program PLCs, and support for new and existing systems, partnering with internal and external teams. The role emphasizes leadership in project tasks and cross-functional collaboration.

Based in Flagstaff, AZ, with a possible hybrid arrangement. You will work on Allen-Bradley PLCs, drives, HMIs, and electrical design, ensuring safety and NEC

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on Automation Engineer experience in industrial environments.
• Minimum 3 years experience designing and deploying custom PLC logic with ladder logic and HMI integration.
• Proven ability to lead multiple technical projects and manage daily tasks.
• Experience with electrical design and hands-on support for manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with industrial drives and controls; NEC knowledge and safety practices.
• Willingness to travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics and program PLCs and HMIs; support drives and motor control.
• Architect, write, test structured machine software for Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Collaborate with process engineers to improve equipment and designs.
• Specify, install, commission and validate manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with vendors on design and procurement of new equipment.
• Troubleshoot process and auxiliary equipment.
• Create/update software and electrical specifications and documents.
• Work with maintenance technicians to resolve electrical issues.

Skills

Electrical engineering background

5+ years automation experience

3+ years PLC logic design

Project management

Electrical design

NEC knowledge & safety

Travel up to 5%

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI platforms

CAD drafting

Temperature controllers

Robotics

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Automation Engineer to join our team in developing and maintaining medical device manufacturing equipment. In this role, you will be involved in electrical design, software design, specification development, installation, startup, project management, and support for new and existing equipment and systems. You will work with both internal and external partners to design electrical schematics, program PLCs and peripherals, and support unique medical manufacturing equipment within Gore.

This position is based in Flagstaff, Arizona, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design and hands-on support for process equipment (e.g., drives, programmable logic controller [PLC] logic programming, human-machine interfaces [HMIs], wiring schematics, power systems, instrumentation, and motor control systems)
• Architect, write, simulate, and test structured unique machine software for Allen-Bradley PLCs
• Work with process engineers to improve and optimize existing equipment and designs
• Be an integral member of a project team that specifies, constructs, commissions and supports design and validation of manufacturing equipment
• Work closely with vendors on the design and purchase of new equipment and modification to existing systems
• Troubleshoot and support existing process and auxiliary equipment
• Create and/or update software and electrical specifications and documentation
• Partner with maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and resolve electrical and controls issues with automated manufacturing equipment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree (including Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.)
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as an Automation Engineer working with automation or electromechanical systems in industrial environments
• Minimum 3 years experience designing and deploying custom PLC logic for automated manufacturing systems, including ladder logic programming and integration with HMI platforms
• Demonstrated experience leading, prioritizing, and completing multiple technical projects and daily tasks
• Experience performing electrical design and hands-on support for manufacturing equipment
• Experience with industrial drives and controls
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and machine safety practices
• Ability to translate ambiguous customer needs to defined equipment requirements
• Ability and desire to work in a hands-on medical device manufacturing environment
• Ability to travel up to 5%

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Allen Bradley drive programming, temperature controllers, and robotics
• Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawing experience to generate schematics, 3D electrical panel layouts, and other documentation
• Working knowledge of electrical code and standards for industrial equipment design

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore’s work arrangement policies.

Information at a Glance

About Gore

For over 65 years, Gore has improved lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for Associates. We push the boundaries of what's possible — not just through our products and technologies but also through individual growth and development.

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. Our Associates build on a rich history of innovation, upholding Gore’s values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.