Automation Manufacturing Engineer

Phillips Medisize; Phillips (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Medisize, a Molex Company, is seeking an experienced Automation Manufacturing Engineer in Phillips, WI to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes and systems. You will work with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to improve efficiency, safety, and product quality while supporting new product introductions and regulatory compliance.

The role requires PLC programming, CAD (SolidWorks), SAP experience, and strong collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering OR relative job experience in an Engineering position.
• 1+ years of working experience in a Manufacturing Engineer role.
• 1 year experience in PLC troubleshooting and programming.
• 1 year of experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and complex automation equipment, and electrical schematics.
• Experience with CAD.

Responsibilities

• Support design, implementation, optimization, and validation of manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and suppliers to improve performance.
• Participate in New Product Introductions with manufacturing process development.
• Research and implement automation technologies to maximize efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Plan and optimize equipment layouts to improve workflow and capacity.
• Analyze production data and quality metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Troubleshoot processes and equipment and implement corrective actions.
• Assess obsolescence risks and plan upgrades.
• Determine spare parts requirements to improve reliability.
• Conduct risk assessments (FMEA) to improve process capability and reduce risk.
• Provide feedback on URS and automation designs for custom equipment.
• Participate in equipment design reviews with external suppliers.
• Support FAT and SAT activities to verify equipment performance.
• Assist with process development, equipment validation, and qualification activities.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation and setup procedures.
• Implement machine software, electrical, mechanical, and process changes.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication across teams.
• Coordinate and lead engineering projects to meet requirements.
• Support cost control and profitability initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulations.
• Build strong working relationships and provide training as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

CAD (SolidWorks)

Electrical schematics

Vision systems (Cognex/Keyence)

SAP

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Cognex

Keyence

SAP

Job description

Your Job

Phillips Medisize, a Molex Company is an end-to-end provider of innovation, development, and manufacturing solutions to the pharmaceutical, diagnostics and medical device industries.

Our Team

Our Phillips, Wisconsin location is seeking a motivated and highly Experienced Automation Manufacturing Engineer to join our organization. This position will support manufacturing in the effort to ensure optimum engineering, quality, and safety of projects/programs to meet customer, production, and regulatory requirements.

LOCATION: PHILLIPS, WI

OPEN TO RELOCATION PACKAGES FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE

• please note that this location is Non-Medical

What You Will Do

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will support the design, implementation, optimization, and validation of manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems to drive operational excellence, quality, safety, and productivity. This role partners closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and external suppliers to improve manufacturing performance and support new product introductions.

• Participate in New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by developing and implementing manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems that support successful product launches.
• Research, evaluate, and implement automation technologies and manufacturing solutions to maximize production efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Plan and optimize equipment and facility layouts to improve workflow, capacity, and operational effectiveness.
• Analyze production data, process metrics, and quality performance to identify improvement opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Production and Maintenance teams by troubleshooting manufacturing processes and equipment issues while implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Evaluate existing equipment, software, and manufacturing technologies to identify obsolescence risks and recommend proactive replacement or upgrade strategies.
• Understand, recommend, and justify spare parts requirements to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct process risk assessments, including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), to improve process capability and reduce risk.
• Develop, review, and provide feedback on User Requirement Specifications (URS) and automation system designs for custom-built manufacturing equipment.
• Participate in equipment design reviews with external suppliers and provide technical input to ensure designs meet manufacturing, quality, and business requirements.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities to verify equipment performance prior to and following installation.
• Assist with process development, equipment validation, and qualification activities to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, equipment setup procedures, calibration methods, preventive maintenance procedures, and process standards.
• Implement machine software, electrical, mechanical, and process changes associated with equipment development and continuous improvement projects.
• Facilitate effective communication between customers, suppliers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate and lead engineering projects to ensure customer requirements, manufacturing objectives, timelines, quality standards, and cost targets are achieved.
• Support cost control and profitability initiatives through collaboration with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Customer Service teams.
• Ensure manufacturing processes, equipment, and documentation comply with all applicable company policies, safety standards, regulatory requirements, and government regulations.
• Build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization and provide technical guidance and training to production personnel as needed.
• Demonstrate and uphold PBM Guiding Principles of Integrity, Stewardship & Compliance, Principled Entrepreneurship™, Transformation, Knowledge, Humility, Respect, and Self-Actualization.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering OR relative job experience in an Engineering position
• 1 plus years of working experience in a Manufacturing Engineer role
• 1 year experience in PLC troubleshooting and programming
• 1 year of experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and complex automation equipment, and electrical schematics
• Experience with CAD

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in using CAD (SolidWorks) to determine if tooling, equipment, and part designs meet requirements.
• Experience in using CAD (SolidWorks) to design for manufacture fixtures and equipment
• Experience in managing multiple large-scale projects
• Experience in accurate quote design, tools/equipment, and parts
• Experience in developing / working through continuous improvement plans (CIP)
• Experience in project management in the manufacturing environment
• Experience with plastic injection molding peripheral equipment design and setup
• Experience with vision inspection camera setup and software (Cognex, Keyence)
• Experience with SAP
• Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and integration in a manufacturing environment.

This position is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship

In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations.

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Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophyhere.

Who We Are

As a Molex company, Phillips-Medisize mobilizes and deploys specialized capabilities and services across highly regulated industries, including health care, regulated consumer, automotive and defense. We design, develop and create innovative and life-changing medical technologies for millions of people around the globe.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how ourbusiness philosophyhelps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information:http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf