Automation Engineer

Medasource; New Jersey; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading device manufacturing company is seeking an Automation Engineer to support UV-C and catheter manufacturing operations. This on-site role is located in New Jersey. Responsibilities include designing and optimizing manufacturing systems while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in PLC programming and experience with various manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.).
• Knowledge of machine vision systems and sensors.
• Knowledge of FDA, GMP, or ISO standards.
• Experience with injection molding machines, mold design principles, and materials.
• Knowledge of machining processes for tool fabrication.
• Familiarity with GD&T and dimensional inspection tools.
• Proficiency in HMI/SCADA systems and motion control systems.
• Understanding of industrial electrical systems, schematics, and panel design.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize automated manufacturing systems.
• Drive quality, efficiency, and innovation across medical device production lines.

Skills

PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)

Machine vision systems

FDA, GMP, or ISO standards

Injection molding machines

Machining processes

HMI/SCADA systems

Job description

Overview

One of the world’s largest device manufacturing companies is seeking an Automation Engineer to support UV-C and catheter manufacturing operations. This on-site contract role is located in Covington, GA or New Jersey. Contract duration is 6-12 months with potential to convert to full-time employment (FTE).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize automated manufacturing systems and tooling solutions to drive quality, efficiency, and innovation across medical device production lines.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.).
• Knowledge of machine vision systems and sensors.
• Knowledge of FDA, GMP, or ISO standards.
• Experience with injection molding machines, mold design principles, and materials (plastics, composites, metals).
• Knowledge of machining processes for tool fabrication.
• Familiarity with GD&T and dimensional inspection tools.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems and motion control systems.
• Understanding of industrial electrical systems, schematics, and panel design.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.).
• Knowledge of machine vision systems and sensors.
• Knowledge of FDA, GMP, or ISO standards.
• Experience with injection molding machines, mold design principles, and materials (plastics, composites, metals).
• Knowledge of machining processes for tool fabrication.
• Familiarity with GD&T and dimensional inspection tools.
• Proficiency in HMI/SCADA systems and motion control systems.
• Understanding of industrial electrical systems, schematics, and panel design.