Engineer III, Automation

Meso Scale Diagnostics LLC; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 101,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays

Job summary

Meso Scale Diagnostics LLC is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to design, build and test automated assembly equipment for biodefense, clinical and life-science markets.

The role oversees planning, scheduling and control of automation projects from prototype to manufacturing and directs team members accordingly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or 8+ years in automation engineering.
• 5 years of experience in automation equipment design, design for manufacturing and assembly.
• Experience with robots, PLCs, machine vision, sensors and related instrumentation.
• 3D CAD modeling experience (SolidWorks) required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test automation equipment.
• Plan, schedule, and control automation projects.
• Mentor and supervise Automation Engineers and Technicians.
• Present reviews and extend systems for new production capabilities.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics systems

3D CAD SolidWorks

C/C++/C#

Project supervision

Machine vision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Visual Basic

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, sourcing, building and testing automated assembly equipment used in the biodefense, clinical and life-science markets. This position will conduct the planning, scheduling and control of Automation projects to support new product development through the transition from prototypes into manufacturing. This position will manage and direct the work of others.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop and test automation equipment
  • Robotics, controls, fluid handling equipment, machine vision, pick-and-place, part handling, sorting and conveying, and packaging.
  • Software programming for control of automation equipment.
  • Design of Human Machine Interfaces.
  • Presentation of and participation in peer reviews of Automation design.
  • Extension of existing systems for new production capabilities
  • Plan, schedule, and control automation projects
• Mentor and supervise
  • Mentor and supervise Automation Engineers and Technicians
  • Accountable for the work of others under their supervision where applicable.
  • May be responsible for training and development of Automation personnel.
  • Conduct performance reviews and document performance evaluation
• Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering is required.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in an Automation Engineering environment may be substituted for a degree.
• 5 years of experience in automation equipment design, design for manufacturing and assembly.
• Prior experience in specifying, selecting and integrating assembly, process control and inspection instrumentation such as industrial robots, PLCs, machine vision and image processing, and digital and analog sensors is required.
• 3D CAD (preferably SolidWorks) modeling experience is required.
• Supervisory experience highly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience developing, integrating and validating systems, in a cGMP, ISO or other regulated production environment for pharmaceuticals, biotech or medical devices manufacturing is a plus.
• Experience in full life-cycle software development for automation systems using software languages such as C, C++, C#, JAVA or Visual Basic is a plus.
• Ability to program PLC's is required.
• Experience with design for manufacturing, assembly and automation.
  • Experience in the manufacture of FDA regulated devices and experience in the health care field is a plus.
  • Logical problem solving and demonstrated ability to organize and move project tasks forward in an orderly and structured fashion.
• Strong knowledge of robotics and electromechanical systems and analytical background.
• Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Effectively communicate issues/problems and results that impact timelines, accuracy and reliability of data.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
  • Experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent project management software.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected including the ability to multi-task and work productively in a demanding production environment with changing priorities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position will operate in the following areas of the organization: Traditional office environment; Manufacturing environment; Machine shop/equipment building environment.

COMPENSATION SUMMARY

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $101,400 to $154,700. This salary range represents a general guideline as MSD considers other factors when presenting an offer of employment, such as scope and responsibilities of the position, external market factors, and the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, education and experience. Employees may qualify for a discretionary or non-discretionary bonus in addition to their base salary. These annual bonuses are intended to recognize individual performance and enable employees to benefit from the Company's overall success.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

• medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with prescription benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible spending accounts, and company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance as well as group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and paid parental leave, along with an employee assistance program.
• fitness club membership contribution, pet insurance, identity theft protection, home and auto insurance discounts, and optional supplemental life insurance.

EEO STATEMENT

MSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, protected veteran status, pregnancy, disability status, or any other protected characteristic. For our full EEO statement, please visit here. Meso Scale Diagnostics uses E-Verify to validate the work eligibility of candidates.