Senior Automation Engineer - Robotics & Validation

Cintrifuse; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cintrifuse is seeking a senior Manufacturing Engineer to design and implement fully automated assembly and test equipment, including robotics, motion control, and vision inspection systems. You will program PLCs/HMIs/SCADA, troubleshoot controls, and lead continuous improvement across high‑volume production lines.

The role requires hands‑on experience with automation, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and lean manufacturing methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a regulated industry (medical device, pharmaceutical, or similar).
• 6+ years of experience in validation and qualification for manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Hands‑on experience designing, integrating, and implementing highly automated assembly lines with robotics, motion control, and inspection systems.
• Cross‑functional collaboration with project teams and automation suppliers.
• Experience with high‑volume manufacturing (1M+ units/year, sub‑10s cycle).
• Strong hands‑on automation controls and programming (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, data networks).
• Experience with automated testing, vision inspection, and servo‑driven motion.
• Robotic systems knowledge (SCARA, Cartesian, cobots) and Ethernet/IP/OPC‑UA.
• Cleanroom manufacturing (ISO 8) and contamination control strategies.
• OEE optimization using TPM/RCM and lean maintenance.
• Lean manufacturing principles (value stream, SMED, kaizen).

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, and implement fully automated assembly and test equipment (robotics, motion control, vision).
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and robotic controllers.
• Lead troubleshooting and continuous improvement for automated equipment.
• Support process validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) per FDA/ISO standards.
• Develop and implement SOPs, training, and qualification docs.
• Collaborate with automation suppliers; participate in FATs/SATs.
• Drive OEE, yield, and efficiency improvements using Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and technicians.
• Maintain Quality System documentation for processes and equipment.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to meet project goals on time and budget.
• Support risk management via FMEA and preventive quality tools.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Regulated manufacturing

Automation and robotics

PLC/SCADA/HMI

Cross-functional collaboration

High-volume manufacturing

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Problem solving

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Minitab

Studio 5000/RSLogix

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cintrifuse is seeking a senior Manufacturing Engineer to design and implement fully automated assembly and test equipment, including robotics, motion control, and vision inspection systems. You will program PLCs/HMIs/SCADA, troubleshoot controls, and lead continuous improvement across high‑volume production lines.

The role requires hands‑on experience with automation, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and lean manufacturing methods.