Automation Engineer II

SMC Ltd; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC Ltd. is seeking an experienced manufacturing engineer to assist in developing and implementing manufacturing and automation equipment for new projects and operations, ensuring adherence to product specifications and quality standards.

The role involves leading project teams, supporting fabrication, testing, and validation per IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, and identifying cost-reduction opportunities while complying with SMC procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 5 years of experience, or an equivalent two-year diploma with 5 years experience.
• Proficient PC skills in a Windows environment.
• SolidWorks experience and ability to read 2D prints and review 3D models.
• Understanding in reading electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Knowledgeable of PLC programs.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
• Robotic programming experience.
• Must have- pharmaceutical, medical device, or medical equipment manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate on and lead project teams to develop manufacturing equipment and automation systems for new projects and operations.
• Support fabrication, assembly, testing, and development of equipment, EOATs, fixtures, etc., with internal design and external suppliers.
• Develop documentation for operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting; evaluate methods to maintain state-of-the-art systems.
• Ensure equipment tests and validations per IQ, OQ, PQ protocols with proper documentation.
• Recommend and implement cost reductions to improve yield, reduce scrap, and increase efficiencies.
• Abide by all applicable SMC procedures and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

5 years of professional experience

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD tools

PLC programming

Robot programming

Job description

About Us:

SMC, Ltd. is a globally recognized premium supplier to the medical market with locations throughout the world. People committed to speed, technology, and exceptional performance are the cornerstone of our organization. Comprised of dedicated people and decades of manufacturing experience, we have continued to experience strong growth and currently have outstanding career opportunities for equally dedicated people.

Job Summary:

Assist in the development and implementation of manufacturing and automation equipment / systems for new projects and equipment in operation while improving manufacturing methods / procedures in accordance with product specifications and quality standards.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate on and lead project teams as assigned in support of new projects to perform research, review, and develop manufacturing equipment and automation systems to maximize efficiencies, analyze layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods and work force utilization.
• Support the fabrication, assembly, testing, and development of secondary equipment and processes, automation and assembly equipment, EOATs, fixtures, etc. which may involve internal design, specification, quoting, sourcing and management of external automation suppliers.
• Develop documentation related to equipment and systems for standard operation, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting. Analyze and evaluate manufacturing methods / equipment to maintain state-of-the-art systems and provide solutions for problems that adversely affect cost, operator safety, productivity and quality.
• Ensure execution of equipment tests and supporting validations per IQ, OQ, & PQ protocols, including the documented procedures used, test results and analysis.
• Recommend and implement cost reductions in manufacturing to improve yield, reduce scrap, and increase efficiencies.
• Abide by all applicable SMC procedures and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as required.

Essential Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5 years of professional experience; OR a two-year post high school diploma / certificate in a related field and technical trade and 5 years of experience.
• Proficient PC skills in a Windows environment.
• SolidWorks experience and ability to work from 2D prints and CAD details and review 3D solid models.
• Understanding in reading electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Knowledgeable of PLC programs.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
• Robotic programming experience.
• Must have- pharmaceutical, medical device, or medical equipment manufacturing experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with vision systems.
• Experience with lean manufacturing concepts.

ADA Requirements:

• Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for frequent operation of a computer
• Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about regularly
• Lift, move, or otherwise transfer items up to 40 lbs. occasionally, >20 lbs. frequently
• Occasional exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards
• Travel by air or car frequently

At SMC Ltd. we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

SMC Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V; this organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

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