Automation Engineer

About the role

Automation Engineer - Austin, TX

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and modify existing and new moderately-complex automation equipment, tooling and applications to automate manufacturing processes.
• Establish technical manuals, drawings, models, training documentation, preventative maintenance plans and troubleshooting guides for automated equipment and automated processes.
• Understand the machine operating standards, on-sequence of wear and tear parts and product defects.
• Ensure the uptime of machines through regular preventive maintenance and breakdown maintenance.
• Be willing to learn & enhance the skill in all type of Automation equipment.
• Prepare why-why evaluation & drive for permanent corrective actions.
• Give feedback to improve the design of process and equipment.
• Directs daily department activities to maximize equipment utilization and support production needs.
• Collaborates and offers input to planning, building, and maintaining the Automation framework and associated processes for new products.
• Identifies and drives change to ensure automation effectiveness of existing processes.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of working experience
• 4 year engineering/STEM degree OR 2 year technical degree plus minimum 5 years relevant experience (preferred engineering disciplines are Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, and Mechatronics)

Qualifications

• Experience with CAD design, PLC troubleshooting, process optimization, 5S, Kaizens, Root Cause Analysis
• 50% projects are assigned by lead engineers or process engineering manager, 50% are self-identified
• Project scope will have validation activities / cross-functional coordination
• Most projects will be already well defined with KPIs in place; optional but not expected to do data mining but rather performs basic data evaluation for KPIs that are already available
• Project review required to show effectiveness of project implementation through data driven KPIs; expected to execute follow-up projects as designed if original project did not provide the savings initially proposed OR provide gap analysis for miss
• Focus is to learn technical details of assigned factory, proper communication and collaboration, medical processes for documentation AND validation, medium sized project management and resource management coordination of conflicting activities
• Supports documentation completion for out of calibration and risk assessment items as assigned
• Evaluates and executes action items from CAPA activities as assigned by CAPA team.
• Provides SME input to Rapid Response/NCMR/CAR/CAPA meetings as assigned by engineering manager
• Able to navigate applicable medical devices regulations (e.g., 21 CFR 820 and/or ISO 13485) with cross-functional guidance as necessary.

Skills

• Technical skills in automation equipment design and maintenance
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Knowledge of medical device regulations

Benefits

Flexible work schedule, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate production needs.

Benefits

Health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and more.

Company Culture

Flex is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and achieving our goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.