Automation & Manufacturing Engineer

Dentsply Sirona; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental solutions company is seeking an Automation & Manufacturing Engineer in Sarasota, Florida. The ideal candidate will drive advanced manufacturing processes for small, complex medical devices, enhancing product quality and manufacturing efficiency. This role involves cross-functional collaboration, project management, and optimizing automation systems, using tools like Solidworks and specific robotic technologies. Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits are offered, fostering professional growth in a high-performance culture.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401k with company matching

Paid holidays and time off

Short-term and long-term disability provided

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering; 3-5 years in medical device manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume production environments.
• 3-5 years in intelligent automation or robotic systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports design, development, and implementation of automation systems.
• Establishes manufacturing processes for quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Develops SOP’s and Work Instructions in compliance with GMP and ISO 13485.

Skills

Programming knowledge

Strong knowledge of GMP

Lean Manufacturing

A high level of business acumen

Skilled in laser marking

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Education

BS degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Solidworks

Vision Systems (Cognex and DataLogix)

Robotic systems

Job description

Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with a 130-year history of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands. Dentsply Sirona’s products provide innovative, high-quality and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dentistry. Dentsply Sirona’s global headquarters is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. The company’s shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY.

Bringing out the best in people

As advanced as dentistry is today, we are dedicated to making it even better. Our people have a passion for innovation and are committed to applying it to improve dental care. We live and breathe high performance, working as one global team, bringing out the best in each other for the benefit of dental patients, and the professionals who serve them. If you want to grow and develop as a part of a team that is shaping an industry, then we’re looking for the best to join us.

Working at Dentsply Sirona you are able to:

Develop faster - with our commitment to the best professional development.

Perform better - as part of a high-performance, empowering culture.

Shape an industry - with a market leader that continues to drive innovation.

Make a difference -by helping improve oral health worldwide.

Our Sarasota, FL location is looking for someone to join our team as an Automation & Manufacturing Engineer, supporting engineering initiatives for the site, with a focus on the design, development, and implementation of advanced manufacturing and automation process for small, complex medical devices. This includes robotics, vison inspection, welding, passivation, laser marking, and packaging. The role directly influences product quality, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency as well as drives process improvements for safety, delivery and costs.

We offer competitive wages and a full menu of benefits including health (3 options), dental (provided), vision, life (provided) + extra life, short-term and long-term disability (provided), 401k (retirement) with company matching, 10 holidays and paid time off.

SCOPE OF THE ROLE

The Automation & Manufacturing engineer partners with cross-functional teams to deploy scalable, repeatable processes aligned with regulatory and business performance standards. The position also plays a role in project management, validation, while supporting production readiness.

• Supports engineering initiatives of design, development, and implementation of automation and mechanical systems, including robotic assembly, vision-guided inspection, and packaging equipment.
• Establish and optimize manufacturing processes to meet product quality, cost, and efficiency targets.
• Develop process documentation (SOP’s, Work Instructions) in compliance with GMP and ISO 13485
• Select, specify, program, and validate production equipment including robotics
• Design efficient manufacturing layouts using Lean principles and lead root cause analysis (RCA) for process improvement.
• Develop detailed project plans with defined milestones, resource requirements, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with suppliers and consultants for equipment and process development.
• Support training programs for operators and maintenance teams on new technologies and methods.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues across automated assembly equipment.
• Present data-driving recommendations and progress updates to senior leadership

Education: BS degree in Engineering or related technical field

Years and Type of Experience:

• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, with:
  • 3-5 years in medical device manufacturing preferred
  • 3-5 years in intelligent automation or robotic systems preferred
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume production environments.

Key Skills, Knowledge & Capabilities:

• Programming knowledge
• Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO 13485, OSHA, and FDA compliance.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma preferred.
• A high level of business acumen, strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.
• Skilled in laser marking, welding, brazing, and ceramics (preferred).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Other Requirements (Specialized):

• Capable of specifying, programming, and implementing robotic systems including vision-guided systems, primarily EPSON and ABB
• CAD modeling in Solidworks is required. Must be capable of creating components, assemblies, drawings, BOMs
• Capable of specifying, programming and implementing Vision Systems for metrology and guidance is required, primarily Cognex and DataLogix

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, speak, use hands, reach with hands and arms, see, listen and type. May need to lift up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

Work will be performed in an office environment and manufacturing environment. The noise level is usually moderate in a climate-controlled environment. May require travel using different forms of transportation. PPE will vary and be required in different aspects of this job.

DentsplySirona is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. We appreciate your interest in DentsplySirona.

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