Automation Engineer

Kimball Electronics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks of PTO

Annual profit sharing bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurances

401k contribution match

Job summary

Kimball Electronics in Indianapolis is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer who will ensure that all automated manufacturing processes align with validation strategies and quality procedures. Responsibilities include analyzing production equipment performance and guiding suppliers on new equipment builds.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in automated manufacturing, proven validation experience, and a solid understanding of regulatory requirements, particularly FDA 21 CFR 820.

Comprehensive benefits package includes PTO, health insurance, and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Automated Manufacturing.
• Compose professional documentation (write protocols, work instructions, engineering studies, etc.).
• Knowledgeable on regulatory requirements, FDA 21 CFR 820/GMP Medical Device Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all automated manufacturing processes align with validation strategies.
• Provide guidance to suppliers on new equipment builds.
• Analyze production equipment performance and develop plans to increase yield.

Skills

Automated Manufacturing

Validation experience

Time management

Quality assurance

Regulatory knowledge (FDA 21 CFR 820)

Statistical techniques

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Cognex Vision systems

Fanuc Robots

Minitab

Job description

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Benefits

• 3 weeks of PTO starting your 1st year in addition to 10 paid holidays.
• Potential for annual profit sharing bonus based on company performance.
• Major health, dental, vision, and complementary insurances offered starting day 1.
• 50% match on your first 6% of 401k contribution with opportunity for an employer contribution annually.

Quick Summary

As Automation Engineer, you will ensure that all automated manufacturing processes align with validation strategies and quality procedures. You will assist in the development of vision and programming standards and source‑code reviews for automated equipment.

You will provide guidance to suppliers on new equipment builds, analyze production equipment performance, and develop plans to increase yield from underperforming inspections. The ability to manage competing projects while keeping accurate records is crucial. Demonstrating a solid understanding of the importance of quality and documentation is critical.

You will work with Allen Bradley PLCs, Cognex Vision systems, and Fanuc Robots. Mastery of at least one of those systems is preferred.

Basic Background Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in Automated Manufacturing.
• Validation experience, process and equipment qualification (IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Knowledge of Test Methods is a plus.
• Compose professional documentation (write protocols, work instructions, engineering studies, etc.).
• Manage time and projects effectively while setting and meeting ambitious schedules.
• Knowledgeable on regulatory requirements, FDA 21 CFR 820/GMP Medical Device Regulations.
• Working knowledge of Minitab.
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and sampling for process validation and process monitoring is desired.

Key Performance Objectives

Short Term (0 to 3 months)

• Learn KEIND Quality system requirements.
• Train on processes required to validate processes in the KEIND quality system.
• Build relationships with others.
• Begin training on the manufacturing line and the technology in use on the Automated Equipment.
• Maintain customer‑specific system documentation in support of FDA regulatory requirements.

Midterm (3 to 6 months)

• Begin to audit current validations and identify solutions.
• Develop an understanding of completing engineering changes on the Automated Equipment and maintaining the validated state of the equipment.
• Learn and adopt Kimball Electronics philosophies and culture.

Long term (6 to 12 months)

• Identify process improvement areas and develop a plan to implement those improvements.
• Write and complete test method validation and equipment qualifications.
• Demonstrate understanding of and attend training to FDA 21 CFR 820/GMP Medical Device Regulations.

Kimball Electronics is a proud equal‑opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We will consider qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in San Francisco.