Senior Automation Engineer — Global Medical Device Automation

Resonetics; Hutchinson (MN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Resonetics in Hutchinson, MN is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer to design, build, and validate automated manufacturing systems across our diverse capabilities. You will lead projects from concept to production, applying advanced SolidWorks tooling, DFMEA, and process improvement techniques.

This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decisions, and adherence to quality and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in automation of manufacturing processes.
• Design of automation cells.
• Proficient in SolidWorks (or equivalent) for tooling/fixture design. Well versed in GD&T and print generation.
• Working knowledge of design configuration management tools and flows.
• Strong communication skills, comfortable with leading and providing project status updates at both the team and senior leaderships levels.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
• BS or MS in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or other relevant STEM discipline.

Responsibilities

• Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously with minimal direction.
• Performs mechanical design using SolidWorks, software/controls engineering methods, theories and research techniques in the investigation and solution of technical problems.
• Develop databases to support data analytics for root cause analysis.
• Works with sites to design arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout.
• Develops automation systems with the goal of decreasing cost by eliminating labor, increasing throughput, and improving product quality by minimizing human error.
• Delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results.
• Design and develop manufacturing procedures, tooling, and fixtures that result in sufficient capacity to meet customer demand while also promoting product quality, process efficiency, and operator safety.
• Evaluate process and design alternatives based on Design for Manufacturability principles.
• Generate and modify manufacturing process documentation and assuring that manufacturing processes and related documentation follow established policies and procedures per Resonetics established Quality Management System.
• Assist with equipment validations , as well as associated risk management activities (PFMEA/Risk Assessment).
• Selects process improvement techniques to solve technical problems and makes sound equipment and process recommendations.
• Designs and prepares engineering reports and communicates results to the technical and leadership audiences.
• Must be able to manage multiple parallel projects with varying scopes and deadlines from concept to production release.
• Create process documentation and training where applicable (Factory Automation Design Process, Automation, Setup, Preventive Maintenance etc.).
• Strong cultural agent, actively develop and influence technology capability and roadmap.
• Excellent customer service focus. Works with a sense of urgency.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower-level professionals.

Skills

Automation design

SolidWorks

GD&T

Project management

Data analytics

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

BS/MS Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

DFMEA

Job description

Resonetics in Hutchinson, MN is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer to design, build, and validate automated manufacturing systems across our diverse capabilities. You will lead projects from concept to production, applying advanced SolidWorks tooling, DFMEA, and process improvement techniques.

This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decisions, and adherence to quality and regulatory requirements.