W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

Automation Engineer

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.$95K — $115K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years hands-on experience in automation and electromechanical systems
  • 3+ years in custom PLC logic design and deployment
  • Proven ability to manage multiple technical projects and tasks
  • Experience in electrical design for manufacturing equipment
  • Familiarity with industrial drives and controls
  • Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and safety practices

Responsibilities

  • Conduct electrical design and provide hands-on support for automation equipment
  • Develop, test, and simulate software for Allen-Bradley PLCs
  • Collaborate with process engineers to enhance equipment designs
  • Participate in project teams to specify and validate manufacturing systems
  • Coordinate with vendors for new equipment design and modifications
  • Troubleshoot existing process and auxiliary equipment
  • Update software and electrical documentation for compliance

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Opportunity to work in a hands-on medical device manufacturing environment
  • Collaborative team culture with access to both internal and external partners
  • Potential travel opportunities (up to 5%)
  • Contribution to impactful projects in the medical field
Full Job Description
Automation Engineer

Req Id: 2012

State/Province: Arizona

Business: Gore Medical Products

Category: Engineering, Scientists & Technicians

Sub-Category: Engineering

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Posting Start Date: 8/4/26

Posting End Date: 8/19/26

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Automation Engineer to join our team in developing and maintaining medical device manufacturing equipment. In this role, you will be involved in electrical design, software design, specification development, installation, startup, project management, and support for new and existing equipment and systems. You will work with both internal and external partners to design electrical schematics, program PLCs and peripherals, and support unique medical manufacturing equipment within Gore.

This position is based in Flagstaff, Arizona, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

  • Perform electrical design and hands-on support for process equipment (e.g., drives, programmable logic controller [PLC] logic programming, human-machine interfaces [HMIs], wiring schematics, power systems, instrumentation, and motor control systems)
  • Architect, write, simulate, and test structured unique machine software for Allen-Bradley PLCs
  • Work with process engineers to improve and optimize existing equipment and designs
  • Be an integral member of a project team that specifies, constructs, commissions and supports design and validation of manufacturing equipment
  • Work closely with vendors on the design and purchase of new equipment and modification to existing systems
  • Troubleshoot and support existing process and auxiliary equipment
  • Create and/or update software and electrical specifications and documentation
  • Partner with maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and resolve electrical and controls issues with automated manufacturing equipment


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related degree (including Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.)
  • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as an Automation Engineer working with automation or electromechanical systems in industrial environments
  • Minimum 3 years experience designing and deploying custom PLC logic for automated manufacturing systems, including ladder logic programming and integration with HMI platforms
  • Demonstrated experience leading, prioritizing, and completing multiple technical projects and daily tasks
  • Experience performing electrical design and hands-on support for manufacturing equipment
  • Experience with industrial drives and controls
  • Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and machine safety practices
  • Ability to translate ambiguous customer needs to defined equipment requirements
  • Ability and desire to work in a hands-on medical device manufacturing environment
  • Ability to travel up to 5%


Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Allen Bradley drive programming, temperature controllers, and robotics
  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawing experience to generate schematics, 3D electrical panel layouts, and other documentation
  • Working knowledge of electrical code and standards for industrial equipment design


This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore's work arrangement policies.

Information at a Glance

About W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. is a manufacturing company that specializes in advanced materials and products. The company was founded in 1958 by Wilbert L. Gore and Robert W. Gore and is headquartered in Newark, Delaware. W. L. Gore & Associates is known for its innovative products, including Gore-Tex fabric, which is used in outdoor clothing and footwear. The company also produces medical devices, electronic components, and industrial products. W. L. Gore & Associates has operations in over 30 countries and is a privately held company.
Learn more about W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Revenue
$3.8 billion

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