Automation Engineer responsible for delivering automation projects from quotation to product manufacture, with a focus on process characterisation, optimisation, and continuous improvement.
Job Description
The Automation Engineer is responsible for delivering automation projects from quotation through to product manufacture. Key responsibilities include:
- Support design, buy-off, installation, and validation of automated production lines.
- Manage assigned project budgets and liaise with customers and contractors as required.
- Process characterisation and optimisation, including DFMEA's, PFMEA's, DOE's, and MSA's.
- Lead systematic technical root cause investigations.
- Support production line ramp to achieve mature production targets.
- Develop and implement production/processing methods and controls to meet quality standards.
- Drive continuous improvement projects.
- Support technical training and ensure ongoing compliance with GMP.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Excellent organisation, communication, computer, and presentation skills.
- Systematic troubleshooting skills and strong leadership in technical issue resolution.
- Lean Six Sigma skills and ability to provide innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Good data analysis and proficiency in MS Office applications and MS Project.
Requirements include:
- Honours Degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or similar discipline.
- 3-6 years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in high volume automated assembly or medical device manufacturing.