Fresenius Medical Care

Sr. Automation Engineer

Fresenius Medical Care • $95K — $115K *
Knoxville, TN 37918In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of related experience, ideally in the medical device or regulatory industry.
  • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet project deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving, scheduling, and prioritization skills; self-motivated and directed.
  • Experience with Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Hands-on experience with automated equipment, including SIEMENS PLC and Profibus Network.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct PLC/automation development and troubleshooting across plant departments.
  • Create acceptance criteria and conduct acceptance tests for new systems.
  • Assess existing and new supplier capabilities for equipment and parts.
  • Prepare and execute process validation protocols, documenting results.
  • Manage vendor interactions regarding specifications and quality standards.
  • Analyze data and make recommendations based on testing and processes.
  • Oversee multiple projects, from machine maintenance to new equipment setup.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge automation technologies.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-departmental interaction.
  • Potential for involvement in diverse projects across various departments.
Full Job Description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Provides plant automation and process engineering support. Provides engineering efforts from inception through production in new and existing product design and manufacturing systems development.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Conducts Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)/automation development and troubling shooting supporting all plant departments. Understands manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, computer, etc. engineering principles with experience in software engineering.
  • Creates acceptance criteria and conduct acceptance tests.
  • Conducts assessment of existing and new supplier capabilities.
  • Prepares process validation protocols, execute, and document results.
  • Interacts and manages vendors concerning parts or equipment they supply or propose to supply.
  • Experienced Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) manufacturing programmer.
  • Processes, develops tests, analyzes data, and makes recommendations.
  • Manages multiple projects in a manufacturing environment from maintenance of existing machines to specifying, purchasing, and set up of new equipment.
  • Performs investigations relating to manufacturing deviations and anomalies associated with automation and software.
  • Interface with planning, tooling, and maintenance departments to optimize and ensure efficient production.
  • Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials or parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards.v
  • Maintain general housekeeping of working area and plant.
  • May provide assistance to junior level staff with more complex tasks that require a higher level of understanding of functions.
  • May escalate issues to supervisor/manager for resolution, as deemed necessary.
  • Mentor other staff as applicable.
  • Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
  • Assist with various projects as assigned by a direct supervisor.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
  • Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and corrected 20/20 vision.
  • Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Personal protective equipment for hearing is required.


EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
  • Bachelor's Degree required, advanced degree a plus.
  • Minimum 5 years' related experience
  • Medical device industry experience or other regulatory industry preferred.
  • Able to work independently or with a team to complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Strong problem solving, scheduling and prioritizing skills, self-motivated and directed.
  • Progressively thinking outside the box is pivotal to this position. With proven ability to lead and motivate from both a development team as well as users and operators.
  • Experience with Lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies, philosophies, tools, and methods.
  • Experience working with automated equipment.
  • Experience on SIEMENS PLC
  • Experience on Profibus Network
  • Experience on PLC Analyzer
  • Experience on SEW Drives (MOVIDRIVE)
  • Hands on experience on EPSON and/or Fanuc robots
  • Hands on experience on ABB Robots
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficient with PCs and Microsoft Office applications.


About Fresenius Medical Care

Fresenius Medical Care is a German company specializing in the production of medical supplies, primarily to facilitate or aid renal dialysis. The company is a leading provider of products and services for people with chronic kidney failure. Fresenius Medical Care operates in more than 120 countries and has over 120,000 employees. The company's products and services are used to treat approximately 3.4 million patients worldwide. The company is committed to improving the quality of life of patients with kidney disease and to providing innovative products and services that meet the needs of patients and healthcare professionals.
Learn more about Fresenius Medical Care
Size
122,635 employees
Market Cap
$9.2 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$1.1 billion
Founded
1996
Revenue
$17.8 billion
NASDAQ
FMS
* Ladders Estimates

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