Automation Engineer – Medical Device Manufacturing (Hybrid)

W. L. Gore & Associates; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

W. L. Gore & Associates is seeking a hands-on Automation Engineer to support the development and maintenance of medical device manufacturing equipment in Flagstaff, AZ. The role spans electrical design, software development, installation, startup, project management, and cross‑functional collaboration with internal and external partners.

You will design electrical schematics, program PLCs, and support unique equipment, with a potential hybrid work arrangement. Travel up to 5% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree (including Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering)
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on Automation Engineer experience in industrial environments
• Minimum 3 years designing and deploying custom PLC logic with ladder logic and HMI integration
• Experience leading multiple technical projects and daily tasks
• Experience with electrical design and hands-on support for manufacturing equipment
• Experience with industrial drives and controls
• Working knowledge of NEC and machine safety practices
• Willingness to travel up to 5%

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design and hands-on support for process equipment (drives, PLC logic, HMIs, wiring, power systems)
• Architect, write, simulate, and test PLC‑based software
• Collaborate with process engineers to optimize equipment designs
• Contribute to design, construction, commissioning and validation of manufacturing equipment
• Coordinate with vendors on design and procurement of equipment
• Troubleshoot and support existing process equipment
• Create/update software and electrical specifications and documentation
• Work with maintenance to resolve electrical and controls issues

Skills

Hands-on Automation

Project management

Electrical design

PLC programming

HMI programming

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Ladder logic

CAD (electrical)

HMI platforms

Job description

W. L. Gore & Associates is seeking a hands-on Automation Engineer to support the development and maintenance of medical device manufacturing equipment in Flagstaff, AZ. The role spans electrical design, software development, installation, startup, project management, and cross‑functional collaboration with internal and external partners.

You will design electrical schematics, program PLCs, and support unique equipment, with a potential hybrid work arrangement. Travel up to 5% may be required.