Sr Design Automation Engineer

USA-MiniMed Distribution Corp. 1018; Juncos (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MiniMed is seeking a Senior Design Automation Engineer to lead CAD software engineering efforts for automated manufacturing systems. You will define specifications, assess architecture, and implement CAD software solutions across PLC, vision, robotics, and motion control domains.

You will support SOPs, qualification protocols, risk assessments, validation plans, and change controls, while providing day-to-day automation support in a 12-hour shift cycle (6PM–6AM) across bi-weekly rotations.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Requires minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with minimum 2 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop CAD software engineering methods and routines for automated manufacturing.
• Assess architecture and hardware limitations; plan CAD software design projects.
• Provide support for PLCs, motion control, vision systems, robotics, and PC-controlled equipment.
• Develop design specifications and validation plans; participate in testing documentation and change controls.

Skills

CAD software engineering

PLC programming

Mechanical/electrical design

Education

Engineering Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Vision systems

Robotics

Job description

About the Role

At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

At MiniMed, we build technology that changes lives. Join our team and help engineer the future of diabetes care. We're Looking For Sr Design Automaton Engineer. Ready to make a difference?

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

Shift: 6PM-6AM (Rotational days on a bi-weekly basis)

• Develops and applies computer aided design (CAD) software engineering methods, theories and research techniques in the investigation and solution of technical problems.
• Assessing architecture and hardware limitations, plans technical projects in the design and development of CAD software.
• Defines and selects new approaches and implementation of CAD software engineering applications and design specifications and parameters.
• Develops routines and utility programs.
• Prepares design specifications, analysis and recommendations for presentation and approval.
• May specify materials, equipment and supplies required for completion of projects and may evaluate vendor capabilities to provide required products or services.
• Provide support and troubleshooting for PLC's, motion control, vision applications, robotic systems, and PC controlled equipment.
• Provide technical expertise in manufacturing process activities.
• Provide support for SOPs, qualification protocols, gap assessments, risk assessment, Impact Assessment, user requirements, functional and configuration specifications, requirements traceability, validation plans, validation summary reports and change controls.
• Support PLC Software and Vision system validations.
• Day-to-day Automation support.
• Technical Assessment and Implementation Support.
• Participate on Technical Meetings.
• Development, Review and/or Approve Testing Documentation.
• Execution Support.
• Documentation Support.
• Participation on team meetings to provide input on projects
• Timeline considerations, activities, escalations, and status of assigned tasks

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

T o be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident on your resume.

• Requires Engineering Bachelor's Degree
• Requires minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with minimum of 2 years relevant experience.

Nice To Have:

• Experience in medical devices, pharmaceutical or electronic industry
• Exposure or Experience to high volume, synchronized automated equipment running at rates of 35, 40, 100+ppm's; high precision assembly, Allen Bradley PLC, Servo motion controls, computer machine vision systems, Robotics, complex pneumatics, electrical wiring, mechanical assemblies and sensor.
• Applications Development using an object-oriented language (i.e. C#, VB.Net).
• SQL Server, SQL Server Reporting Services, java and database design desirable.
• PLC programming experience. Experience building new control systems.
• Knowledgeable & experienced in mechanical, electrical/electronic design, programmable logic controls (PLC) - Allen Bradley, pneumatic systems, motor control, vision systems, and instrumentation.
• Experience integrating Automation systems into MES systems for data collection and control.
• Cognex Vision system design and integration for inspecting, locating and positioning.
• Experience with Robots/Cobots.
• Network design and debug.
• HMI development and troubleshooting.
• Knowledgeable on project management of automation systems development lifecycle.
• Experience with servo controllers, motion applications.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in Design for Excellence (DFX) Principles and risk management. methodologies such as PFMEA.
• Effective verbal, non-verbal, visual, and written communication skills.
• Minitab or statistical software experience.
• Knowledge of risk-based computer system validation deliverables associated with each step of the computer system life cycle.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.