Senior Automation Engineer - Medical - Providence, RIPageGroup
Job Summary
- Opportunity to Influence Global Manufacturing Automation Strategy
- Mission-Driven Industry with Strong Growth
About Our Client
My client is a global leader in the medical technology industry, developing innovative products used by healthcare providers and emergency response organizations worldwide. This organization is focused on improving patient outcomes through cutting-edge technology, innovation, and continuous product advancement.
Job Description
- Design and implement automated manufacturing systems and processes.
- Lead automation projects from concept through validation, commissioning, and production release.
- Manage external automation vendors, integrators, and capital equipment suppliers.
- Develop PLC, HMI, robotics, vision system, and controls solutions.
- Integrate manufacturing systems across IT and operational technology environments.
- Conduct SAT activities and ensure compliance with validation requirements.
- Develop process control strategies to improve quality and throughput.
- Lead troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and corrective actions for automation systems.
- Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI and machine vision applications.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and automation roadmap development.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related technical discipline.
- 8+ years of automation engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong experience with PLCs, HMIs, MES, robotics, controls, and machine integration.
- Experience managing automation vendors and capital equipment projects.
- Knowledge of IQ/OQ/PQ validation methodologies.
- Programming experience with tools such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Python, C++, Java, LabVIEW, or similar.
- Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments.
- Medical device, life sciences, or highly regulated industry experience is highly desirable
What's on Offer
- Base salary: $135,000-$145,000
- Annual bonus program
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Long-term growth opportunities within a stable manufacturing organization
Interested? Apply today.
