Senior Process Manufacturing Engineer

Position Summary

Responsible for conceptual development, management, and final results of complex engineering projects designed to improve operational performance, reduce cost, enhance safety, or establish compliance. Provides guidance and direction to other Project Engineers and serves as technical expert for multiple projects. Must be able to manage multiple complex projects across multiple sites concurrently. This position has a PLC controls systems focus. There is a travel requirement estimated at 1 week per month.

About the Role

Develops project objectives, scope, schedules, and fees by analyzing project requirements and collaborating with Engineering, Sales, and Operations management. Establishes detailed project plan from pre-design to completion by determining budgets, staffing and schedules including contractor and construction budgets.

Responsibilities

• Organizes project team by selecting and orienting team members, and delegating responsibilities and tasks including determining and monitoring the scope and priority of assignments of all internal disciplines and outside contractors.
• Determines additional service requirements and initiates contract adjustments.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts complex technical projects and/or serves as technical expert or oversees the development of engineering projects.
• Conceives, plans, and oversees or conducts process equipment evaluations and upgrades.
• Evaluates, tests, and prepares technical analysis and implementation plans for equipment improvements; makes recommendations for equipment purchases by researching and testing products and participating in negotiations with management and outside vendors.
• Develops and implements process controls which ensure consistent equipment and process performance.
• Keeps abreast of, and is well informed on, new developments and technology through contact with educational institutions and professional organizations, trade shows, and technical publications.
• Aids in the coordination or directs engineering/facility projects through resolution of operational problems implementing and overseeing testing, reviewing design and safety issues, and overseeing contracted resources.
• Obtains information for the design/development of components, assemblies and other operating equipment through manufacturer’s information, technology, databases, consultants, and contractors.
• Performs professional engineering assignments of varying and significant complexity under general direction with considerable discretion as to work detail and provides guidance and direction to other Engineering staff in completing complex assignments.
• Aids in maintaining a safe, clean, secure, and efficient working environment by implementing and enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations, supports plant safety meetings that evaluate plant machinery, equipment and/or working conditions.
• Safeguards adherence to federal, state, and local regulations as well as building codes pertaining to, but not limited to, radioactive materials, licensing compliance, safety, EPA, OSHA, NFPA, FDA rules and regulations.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years of related experience in complex project management, process improvement, and/or project engineering
  • Working knowledge of PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) or other types of process control equipment
  • Effective reading, writing, and verbal communication skills
  • Independent work ability under general guidelines and supervision
  • Computer skills and word processing, spreadsheet, and software capabilities
  • Effective interpersonal skills as demonstrated through prior management experience
  • Level 4 math skills (practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, measurements, and basic algebra) to determine organizational Customer and regulatory problems and formulate corrective action plans
  • Attention to detail
  • Experience programming PLCs
  • Experience with conveyor system servos

  Qualifications

  • Preferred: Experience programming PLCs
  • Preferred: Experience with conveyor system servos

  Skills

  • Read, interpret, and practically apply electrical ladder diagrams and mechanical blueprints
  • Read, write, and verbally communicate effectively
  • Work independently under general guidelines and supervision
  • Use computer skills and word processing, spreadsheet, and software capabilities
  • Interact effectively with others
  • Show attention to detail
  • Show initiative and creativity
  • Show leadership and problem-solving abilities
  • Show ability to work in a team environment

  Benefits

  What STERIS Offers
  Market competitive pay
  Extensive paid time off and (9) added holidays
  Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
  Long/short term disability coverage
  401(K) with company match
  Tuition reimbursement and continued educational programs
  Opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career
  Pay range for this opportunity is $92,650.00 - $119,900.00. This position is eligible for bonus participation. Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed.
  STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits
  Open until position is filled. STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com. If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status. STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity. The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.