Sr Electrical Engineer (Automation/Controls Engineer)

Planet Pharma; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma is seeking an Automation Engineer to lead packaging and fabrication equipment projects in a General Surgical Products focus factory. Responsibilities include writing IQ/IQ protocols, developing electrical schematics, and supporting FAT/SAT activities.

Strong PLC, vision systems, and control engineering skills are required; the role involves equipment spec, vendor interaction, and occasional domestic travel.

Qualifications

• BS Electrical/Controls/Electromechanical Engineering preferred.
• Experience with PLC programming and vision systems.
• Knowledge of robotics and automation equipment required.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and diagnose motion control.
• Experience with NFPA standards in automated assembly equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process improvements and equipment retrofit projects.
• Procure and specify new assembly equipment and tooling.
• Prepare operating instructions, electrical schematics, and IQ/OQ documentation.
• Develop FAT, SAT, and IQ protocols; support validation activities.
• Provide technical support and root-cause analysis for equipment issues.
• Coordinate with multiple functional groups; travel 10% domestically.

Skills

Automation Engineering

Vision systems

PLC Programming

Robotics

Controls Engineering

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Controls/Electromechanical Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Cognex Vision equipment

Rockwell Automation Software

Job description

Packaging Equipment:

• Form, Fill, and seal packaging machines, Bar Sealing
• Vacuum Drying Systems,
• Automated Robotic Packaging and Assembly Equipment
• Automated Labeling Systems

The electrical/controls support of various manufacturing areas within the General Surgical Products Focus Factory . This includes being the project lead in manufacturing process improvements, assembly equipment retrofit projects and new equipment procurement. Will be responsible for providing all documentation required to support assembly equipment. This includes but is not limited to operating instructions, electrical schematics, specifications, parameter settings, software backups, requirement specifications. Will write FAT, SAT and execution of Installation Qualification (IQ) functional protocol challenges.

• Provide technical support to maintenance as required
• Address appropriately related manufacturing issues on a daily basis as need
• Troubleshoot machine stoppages and provide root cause analysis for manufacturing teams
• Ability to read Electrical schematics
• Create and provide equipment specifications to vendors for quoting automated and manual equipment.
• Review and develop process improvements to increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of manufacturing systems.
• Review equipment quotes, design reviews and work with project teams to provide custom assembly equipment.
• Key participant in DFMEA, PFMEA, Machine Risk Assessments, and quality (CTQ) processes assuring specifications are well defined and documented.
• Key participant in equipment specifications, supplier selection, and qualification activities.
• Key participant in all Validation activities.
• Communicate and coordinate activities with multiple functional groups both within and outside of operations.
• 10% travel to manufacturing sites and supplier visits required. (Domestic).

Requirements

• Experience with PLC & Vision platforms (GuardLogix, CompactLogix and ControlLogix Platforms) and HMI’s (FactoryTalk ME/SE) and Vision Inspection (Cognex, Keyence)
• Ability to read Electrical schematics Experience and experience in diagnosing servo and stepper motion control and controllers.
• Proficient in electrical and controls design with experience using NFPA standards with experience in automated assembly equipment with ability to trouble shooting equipment using conventional diagnostic tools

Technical Skills

Must Have

• Automation Engineering
• Basic Knowledge working with vision systems and servo motors.
• Controls Engineering
• PLC Programming
• Understanding of Robotics and Vision Systems

Nice To Have

• Allen Bradley PLC
• Automated Inspection
• Cognex Vision equipment implementation
• Rockwell Automation Software

Education Required

BS Electrical/Controls/Electromechanical Engineering preferred.

Years’ Experience Required

• 3-5 yrs. Applicable Experience.