Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

Location: Long Grove, IL

Hire Type: Direct Hire - $85-115k

Overview: Sterling, a Best of Staffing company, is seeking an Automation Engineer to lead the development, installation, validation, and ramp-up of part handling solutions for medical device molded parts.

Job Duties:

• Monitor asset efficiencies and structure data collection
• Conceptualize, develop and implement complex part handling solutions
• Lead Automation projects through design, validation, and ramp-up phases
• Establish, manage, and maintain automation project budgets and timelines
• Provide oversight and technical support at OEM site
• Develop equipment quality control strategies
• Provide training to Operations personnel
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and corporate guidelines
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action implementation
• Support lean and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of related experience in high-volume assembly and cGMP/ISO 13485 compliant manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, servo motors, pick-and-place, sensors, robotics, and feed systems
• Experience in programmable logic controllers
• Strong communication skills
• Occasional travel up to 15 percent based on assignments.