Senior Automation Applications Engineer

Haemonetics Software Solutions; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible time off

Vacation accrual and sick time

Job summary

Haemonetics Software Solutions is seeking a Senior Automation Applications Engineer to lead development and deployment of custom automated manufacturing equipment across the Haemonetics network. You will drive automation strategy, requirements, and vendor management from concept through startup.

The role emphasizes project leadership, safety and quality improvements, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet regulatory and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 8+ years in industrial automation engineering preferred.
• Experience writing equipment specifications and user requirements.
• Experience managing third-party automation integrators and FAT/SAT.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation initiatives from concept through equipment qualification.
• Develop automation requirements and technical specifications with stakeholders.
• Manage external automation partners and review deliverables.
• Provide engineering oversight from design through startup and commissioning.
• Support validation activities to meet FDA/ISO/GMP requirements.
• Lead design reviews ensuring manufacturability and scalability.

Skills

Automation engineering

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Automation degree

Master’s degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

FAT testing tools

SAT testing tools

Validation software

Job description

Pay Transparency

Pay Transparency: The pay range for this role is: $78,400.00-$133,400.00/Annual The base pay actually offered to the successful candidate will take into account, without limitation, the candidate's location, education, job-knowledge, skills, and experience in prior relevant roles. Incentives may also be provided as part of Haemonetics' employee compensation. For sales roles, employees will be eligible for sales incentive (i.e., commission) under the applicable plan terms. For non-sales roles, employees will be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, the target amount of which varies based on the applicable role, to be governed by the applicable plan terms. Employees may also be eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive plan, with eligibility and target amount dependent on the role. In addition to compensation, the Company offers a competitive suite of benefits to its employees, including without limitation, a 401(k) with up to a 6% employer match and no vesting period, an employee stock purchase plan, "flexible time off" for salaried employees and, for hourly employees, accrual of three to five weeks’ vacation annually (based on tenure), accrual of up to 64 hours (annually) of paid sick time, paid and/or floating holidays, parental leave, short- and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and/or health and welfare benefits. Depending on your location, you may be eligible for more detailed information related to the compensation and benefits related to this job posting. If you believe you may be entitled to such information by law, you may contact 1-781-348-7777, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET or email [e-mail]. We are constantly looking to add to our core talent. If you are seeking a career that is challenging and rewarding, a work environment that is diverse and dynamic, look no further - Haemonetics is your employer of choice.

Position Summary

The Senior Automation Applications Engineer is responsible for leading the development and implementation of custom automated manufacturing equipment across the Haemonetics global manufacturing network.

Primary Responsibilities

• Automation Strategy and Project Leadership Serve as a lead automation engineering representative for capital automation projects across the Haemonetics manufacturing network.
• Lead automation initiatives from concept development through equipment qualification and handoff to operations.
• Identify automation opportunities that improve safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Requirements Development and Equipment Specifications Develop automation requirements, including URS (user requirement specifications), FRS (functional requirement specifications), technical specifications, performance criteria, and equipment acceptance requirements in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support the development and standardization of automation templates, equipment specifications, and project execution practices.
• Automation Integrator and Vendor Management Serve as a primary technical point of contact between Haemonetics and external automation partners.
• Review automation integrator deliverables, including mechanical designs, electrical designs, controls architecture, HMI concepts, software functional specifications, and safety system designs.
• Provide engineering oversight throughout design, fabrication, assembly, testing, installation, and startup.
• Design Reviews and Technical Governance Lead design reviews throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring manufacturability, maintainability, serviceability, and scalability requirements are incorporated into equipment designs.
• Equipment Implementation and Startup Lead FAT (factory acceptance testing), SAT (site acceptance testing), commissioning, and startup activities to ensure equipment meets defined requirements and performance objectives.
• Support installation, integration, startup, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing systems.
• Validation and Compliance Partner with Quality and Validation teams to support equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, GMP, and internal quality requirements.
• Ensure project documentation supports validation, regulatory, and audit requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automation, or related degree preferred.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Business preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in industrial automation engineering preferred.
• Experience developing automated manufacturing systems from concept through production deployment.
• Experience writing equipment specifications, user requirements, and technical design requirements.
• Experience managing third-party automation integrators, OEMs, or machine builders.
• Experience leading or supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Experience supporting equipment startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Experience managing or supporting capital automation projects.
• Automated assembly, inspection, packaging, or material handling systems preferred.
• Project management experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Credentials in Project Management or Six Sigma preferred.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% domestic and international travel.

Location

Clinton, Pennsylvania. Hybrid/on-site expectations may vary based on project needs.

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