Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MissionHires is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead custom automation initiatives for a precision manufacturing organization. The role involves researching and applying technologies to automate manufacturing processes, leading projects from concept to production, and providing guidance to team members.
Responsibilities
- Research, identify, and apply technologies to automate manufacturing processes
- Design and document new automation equipment and processes
- Develop project proposals and cost estimates for automation projects
- Lead automation projects from concept/feasibility through full production implementation
- Provide work guidance and direction to automation technicians and team members
- Simulate and analyze automation opportunities to validate concepts and ROI
- Create clear, accurate documentation for automation equipment and processes
- Generate reports outlining concepts, testing results, and efficiency gains
- Develop and implement training for programming, maintenance, and setup changes
- Troubleshoot new and existing automated processes and equipment
- Advocate for and implement highest production standards and LEAN principles
- Communicate automation specifications across departments as needed
- Support software qualifications to comply with medical device requirements
- Maintain documentation for engineering and manufacturing process changes
- Travel between sites as needed
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Skills
- US Citizenship; on-site role (no hybrid/remote)
- Bachelor's degree in Automation or Engineering with 5+ years of experience, or Associate's degree with 8+ years of practical automation experience
- Proven experience designing and selecting complex automation solutions
- Demonstrated success leading automation projects into production
- Strong equipment troubleshooting and debugging capabilities
- Self-starter with a results-driven approach to modernizing manufacturing processes
- Proficient PC skills in Windows (Word, Excel)
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities
- Strong market knowledge of available automation equipment
- Ability to travel between sites as needed
- Experience in a precision manufacturing environment
- Experience working within an ISO 13485 environment
- Flexibility with multiple automation brands and programming languages
- Hands-on troubleshooting of manufacturing processes
- Strong electrical and controls background
- Experience in custom automation for medical precision manufacturing and automated packaging applications
Benefits
- Employees and their families are eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package, including company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), voluntary benefits, supplemental life/AD&D insurance, and the company’s 401(k) plan.
- Additional benefits include access to an employee assistance program (EAP) for employees and household members, long-term disability coverage, and short-term disability for full-time employees.
Company Overview
MissionHires is an AI hiring platform that provides automated sourcing, screening, and recruitment services. It was founded in 2024, and is headquartered in Miami, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://missionhires.com.