Automation Controls Engineer

About the role

Medical Engineering Consultants (MEC) partners with medical device and pharmaceutical companies to improve efficiency and productivity by providing expert resources, knowledge, and support. MEC aligns client needs with top marketplace resources, delivering proactive, preventative, and corrective actions, and creating roadmaps for sustainable solutions that validate processes, ensure compliant quality systems, and bridge gaps to FDA expectations. The client, a global medical device manufacturer, is seeking a Systems Control Engineer for a 12‑month on‑site contract in Northern Florida.

Responsibilities

• Create, develop, and implement control systems for automated manufacturing equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, and motion control systems.
• Identify and resolve issues, downtime, and quality problems in automated machinery, optimizing performance for safety and efficiency.
• Ensure all automation and control systems comply with FDA regulations, ISO standards, and GMP requirements specific to medical devices.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for control systems, support equipment validation activities, and ensure change control processes are followed.
• Implement new technologies, conduct root cause analysis for failures, and lead initiatives to enhance the reliability and efficiency of manufacturing processes.
• Support the commissioning and upgrades of manufacturing equipment, providing technical support, and training to maintenance teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of controls engineering experience.
• Understanding of FDA and GMP regulations for medical device manufacturing; regulated industry experience required, medical device experience preferred.

Skills

• Rockwell Flex platform experience highly desired.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Allen Bradley ControlLogix, Siemens), HMI development, motion control, and robotics.
• Experience with industrial controls, sensors, VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), safety hardware, and various automation technologies.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve complex control system issues.
• Experience with root cause analysis, including using 5 Why tools and processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with teams and document technical information.