Automation Engineer Jobs

About Us:

SMC, Ltd. is a globally recognized premium supplier to the medical market with locations throughout the world. People committed to speed, technology, and exceptional performance are the cornerstone of our organization. Comprised of dedicated people and decades of manufacturing experience, we have continued to experience strong growth and currently have outstanding career opportunities for equally dedicated people.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Engineering department for an Automation Engineer at our Devens, MA location.

Responsible for development of automation, equipment, and systems for new projects, and equipment already in operation. Develop and implement manufacturing and automation equipment, and improving manufacturing methods and procedures in accordance with product specification and quality standards.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regular attendance and professionalism.
• Analyze and evaluate manufacturing methods / equipment to not only maintain state-of-the-art systems but also provide solutions for problems that adversely affect costs, operator safety, productivity and quality. Recommend and implement cost reductions in manufacturing to improve yield, reduce scrap, and increase efficiencies.
• Participate on project teams as assigned in support of new projects. Perform research, review, and develop manufacturing equipment and automation systems maximizing efficiencies, analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods and work force utilization. Responsible for the fabrication, assembly, testing, and development of secondary equipment & processes, automation and assembly equipment, EOATs, fixtures, etc. Develop proper documentation, operation instructions, and training aids.

• Fabricate or coordinate fabrication, develop, and implement automation, assembly, and test equipment based on approved budgets. This may involve internal design & manufacture, or specification, quoting, sourcing and managing external automation suppliers.
• Abide by all applicable SMC procedures and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for executing equipment tests and supporting validations per IQ, OQ, & PQ protocols. Includes documenting procedures used and test results and analysis.
• Develop documentation related to equipment and systems for standard operation, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regular attendance and professionalism.
• Analyze and evaluate manufacturing methods / equipment to not only maintain state-of-the-art systems but also provide solutions for problems that adversely affect costs, operator safety, productivity and quality. Recommend and implement cost reductions in manufacturing to improve yield, reduce scrap, and increase efficiencies.
• Participate on project teams as assigned in support of new projects. Perform research, review, and develop manufacturing equipment and automation systems maximizing efficiencies, analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods and work force utilization. Responsible for the fabrication, assembly, testing, and development of secondary equipment & processes, automation and assembly equipment, EOATs, fixtures, etc. Develop proper documentation, operation instructions, and training aids.

• Fabricate or coordinate fabrication, develop, and implement automation, assembly, and test equipment based on approved budgets. This may involve internal design & manufacture, or specification, quoting, sourcing and managing external automation suppliers.
• Abide by all applicable SMC procedures and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Develop documentation related to equipment and systems for standard operation, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Responsible for executing equipment tests and supporting validations per IQ, OQ, & PQ protocols. Includes documenting procedures used and test results and analysis.

Essential Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience and or interest with PLC programming, Vision systems, robotics, pneumatics, and electronics.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and bend to move up to 50 pounds.
• Minimum of 5 years hands on experience with equipment, automation / robotics, machines, and or any electromechanically system.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong team player.
• Ability to work from 2D prints and CAD details and review 3D solid models. (Solidworks experience is preferred)

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with vision systems.
• Experience with lean manufacturing concepts.
• Robotic programming experience.

ADA Requirements:

• Occasional repetitive motion and grasping
• Exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards which may require respiratory protection
• Stand, walk, bend, squat, twist, reach or otherwise move frequently
• Occasional climbing to reach areas on machines or racks
• Typically sits, grasps items or performs keyboarding for occasional operation of a computer
• Lift, move or otherwise transfer up to 50 lbs. occasionally, >20 lbs. frequently