Senior Automation Engineer: PLC & Robotics

CH01 CHE Fresenius Medical Care (Schweiz) AG; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Knoxville seeks a plant automation and process engineering professional to lead PLC programming, troubleshooting, and equipment integration across departments. You will assess supplier capabilities, execute validation protocols, and coordinate with vendors to ensure compliant production.

A Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in a regulated medical device or manufacturing context is required, plus hands-on Siemens PLCs, Profibus, SEW drives, and robotics experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus.
• Minimum 5 years in medical device or regulated manufacturing.
• Strong problem solving, scheduling, and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead PLC/automation development and troubleshooting across plant departments.
• Assess supplier capabilities and manage vendor relationships.
• Prepare process validation protocols and document results.
• Coordinate with planning, tooling, and maintenance for efficient production.
• Mentor staff and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation development

Troubleshooting

Vendor coordination

Robotics integration

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

Siemens PLC

Profibus

SEW Drives

EPSON/Fanuc/ABB robots

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Knoxville seeks a plant automation and process engineering professional to lead PLC programming, troubleshooting, and equipment integration across departments. You will assess supplier capabilities, execute validation protocols, and coordinate with vendors to ensure compliant production.

A Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in a regulated medical device or manufacturing context is required, plus hands-on Siemens PLCs, Profibus, SEW drives, and robotics experience.