Sr Manufacturing Engineer

Fresenius; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Kabi in the United States seeks a packaging systems engineer to advance automated vision systems and packaging equipment. You will design, test, and troubleshoot vision recipes and support PLC/HMI operations to meet cGMP and safety standards.

Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least five years of experience, with strong communication skills and a focus on continuous improvement of equipment performance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Packaging Engineering with 5 years of experience.
• Experience with high-speed automated visual inspection equipment and packaging machinery design.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and ladder logic.
• Strong written and verbal English communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and qualify vision system recipes for packaging equipment.
• Provide PLC and HMI technical support and troubleshooting.
• Work with operators, QA, and maintenance to identify improvements.
• Prepare URS, FRS, FS/Qualifications, FATs, and SOPs for new/modified equipment.
• Ensure validated state of equipment and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC programming

HMI troubleshooting

Electrical schematics reading

Job description

Job Summary

Supports all aspects of packaging systems, equipment, and machinery. Specialization will be in automated and semi-automated vision systems for cosmetic and particle defect detection, serialization and state-of-the-art automated packaging equipment. Is a technical resource to the Engineering and Packaging Departments to meet all regulatory and company specific policy requirements and to improve plant efficiency, capacity, and capability via continuous improvement and modernization objectives. Responsible for the design, layout, testing, troubleshooting and vision system recipe creation for packaging systems. Responsible for implementing improvements to increase equipment efficiency and prevent equipment obsolesce. Responsible for ensuring the validated state of packaging equipment, systems and facilities and compliance with all applicable cGMP, OSHA, DEC, EPA and local government regulations.

Salary Range: $73,614 - $110,000 Annually + 6% Bonus
Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development, testing and qualification of vision system recipes. Technical support/ for packaging Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Human-Machine-Interface (HMI) troubleshooting.
• Investigates current equipment performance to identify problems and solutions. Working with operators, quality assurance, and maintenance to identify and implement necessary improvements.
• Prepares and executes User Requirement Specifications, Functional Requirement Specifications, Design Specifications/Qualifications, Factory and Site Acceptance Tests, Machinability Studies and Standard Operating Procedures as necessary for new and modified equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring the validated state of all equipment, systems and facilities and compliance with all applicable cGMP, OSHA, DEC, EPA, ISO and local government regulations.
• Responsible for developing relationships with key vendors for technical support and for assistance in hardware applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Packaging Engineering or related field of study and five years’ experience.
• Experience with high-speed automated visual inspection equipment, and packaging machinery design.
• Understanding of plant mechanical and electrical systems, as well as the ability to read construction and process drawings preferred.
• Must be proficient in reading electrical schematics and ladder logic.
• Must have clear understanding of analytical troubleshooting with packaging equipment and vision systems.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills, good documentation skills, good organizational skills and good interpersonal skills to lead the plant electrical staff.
• The Company’s primary business language is English. The successful candidate must be able to effectively speak, read, write, and understand English to perform the essential functions of the position, including independently understanding policies, procedures, training materials, and workplace communications written in English due to our heavily regulated work environment.

Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental andvision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution,and wellness program.

Please note that joining our team does not create a guaranteed or permanentemployment arrangement. All employment is at‑will, meaning both the employeeand Fresenius Kabi have the right to end the employment relationship at any time,in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.