Senior Automation Engineer

United Pharma; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

United Pharma seeks an experienced Senior Automation Engineer to support a medical device and manufacturing client in Arizona. The role provides technical leadership, mentors engineers, and drives automation initiatives to improve efficiency, reliability, product quality, and performance.

The ideal candidate has a strong hands-on automation background, experience leading engineering projects, and at least two years of managerial or supervisory experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• At least two years of managerial or supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Strong hands‑on automation background.
• Experience leading engineering projects.
• Ability to mentor engineering staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to engineering team members while supporting departmental and site objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and optimize sustainable manufacturing processes and automation systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve automated manufacturing equipment and electromechanical systems.
• Conduct engineering studies, technical evaluations, and data analysis to identify improvement opportunities and establish priorities.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) activities to resolve equipment, process, and manufacturing issues.

Skills

Automation

Leadership

Project management

Troubleshooting

Job description

United Pharma is seeking an experienced Senior Automation Engineer to support a medical device and manufacturing client in Arizona. This role will provide technical leadership, mentor engineering team members, and drive automation initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency, equipment reliability, product quality, and operational performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong hands-on automation background, experience leading engineering projects, and at least two years of managerial or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to engineering team members while supporting departmental and site objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and optimize sustainable manufacturing processes and automation systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve automated manufacturing equipment and electromechanical systems.
• Conduct engineering studies, technical evaluations, and data analysis to identify improvement opportunities and establish priorities.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) activities to resolve equipment, process, and manufacturing issues.