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Job Description
Principal Automation Engineer sought to drive automation, innovation, and continuous improvement in a medical devices company.
As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing automated solutions to enhance operational efficiency and product quality.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing a culture of automation, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Providing technical oversight of multiple automation projects and supporting engineers in their development and implementation
- Developing and implementing automated solutions to enhance operational efficiency and product quality
- Mentoring and developing engineers to foster a culture of excellence and innovation
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and prioritize initiatives
- Developing technical solutions to complex technical problems
- Leading the design and implementation of automation strategies across projects
- Tracking project milestones and deliverables, managing risks and issues proactively
- Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to automation systems
- Supporting code reviews and ensuring adherence to coding standards
- Developing and maintaining automation frameworks and tools to streamline processes
- Developing documentation for automated systems to allow for standardization
- Assisting in developing training materials and user guides
- Staying updated on industry trends, tools, and technologies related to automation
- Providing training and support to end-users on new automation systems and processes
- Communicating effectively with stakeholders to report on progress and address challenges
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance automation efficiency and effectiveness
Requirements:
- BS in Engineering Level 8 Honours Degree
- Advanced Degree desired, ideally Masters, Black Belt or Ph D
- Minimum of 8 years automation engineering/systems experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
- Excellent presentation and written/verbal communication skills
- Technical leadership of engineers working on automated systems
- Demonstrable excellent analytical & problem-solving skills, a process improvement orientation, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment
- Proven track record of leading successful automation projects and teams
- Proven experience with automation tools (e.g., PLC, SCADA, HMI)
- Strong understanding of automated control systems such as Allen Bradley & Siemens, robotics, and industrial automation
- Familiarity with data analysis tools and techniques
- Demonstrable ability to work autonomously
- Demonstrable ability to lead significant projects and initiatives
- Experience in the Medical Device Industry desirable
- Experience in Automated Packaging, Blasting, Linishing, Polishing, Deburring & Masking desirable