Sr. Manufacturing Engineer -Controls

About the role

The Equipment Performance team at Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Controls. This role offers opportunities to lead continuous improvement projects, troubleshoot equipment, and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Develops and improves automation and electromechanical processes
• Interfaces with design and process development engineering
• Estimates manufacturing cost and makes recommendations for tooling, controls system hardware and software, and process requirements
• Manages multiple projects and time scopes for each project
• Affirms process changes are characterized and implemented following validation policies and procedures
• Affirms system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished-product and system capabilities; and confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes
• Supports key initiatives such as information management, cyber security, and life cycle management
• Provides training, guidance, and advice to lower level staff
• Participates in the on-call rotation to provide off shift / weekend support to production

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related discipline with 5 years relevant experience
• Master’s of Engineering/PhD with 2 years relevant experience
• Extensive hands-on experience troubleshooting and optimizing manufacturing equipment controls systems
• Proven track record of successfully diagnosing and resolving complex equipment challenges
• Knowledge of Electrical panels and systems, PLC ladder logic and structured text (preferably Allen Bradley PLCs using RSLogix/Studio 5000), Motion Controls (e.g. VFDs, servos, etc.), Human Machine Interface (HMI) (preferably FactoryTalk View SE/ME), Vision Inspection (preferably Cognex Insight Explorer), Distributed I/O (preferably Profibus/Ethernet IP), Sensors (e.g. part presence/absence, position, process monitoring, etc.)
• Comfortable modifying manufacturing equipment control system programs, configurations, and electrical systems to support continuous improvement and equipment reliability activity
• Experience with GMP in a regulated environment (Medical Device or Pharmaceutical)
• Training or experience in Process Improvement Methodologies (e.g. LSS, PDCA, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
• Strong ability to teach and educate key stakeholders and other colleagues
• Deep commitment to cross-functional collaboration and breaking down silos to achieve the best results for the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related discipline with 5 years relevant experience
• Master’s of Engineering/PhD with 2 years relevant experience
• Extensive hands-on experience troubleshooting and optimizing manufacturing equipment controls systems
• Proven track record of successfully diagnosing and resolving complex equipment challenges
• Knowledge of Electrical panels and systems, PLC ladder logic and structured text (preferably Allen Bradley PLCs using RSLogix/Studio 5000), Motion Controls (e.g. VFDs, servos, etc.), Human Machine Interface (HMI) (preferably FactoryTalk View SE/ME), Vision Inspection (preferably Cognex Insight Explorer), Distributed I/O (preferably Profibus/Ethernet IP), Sensors (e.g. part presence/absence, position, process monitoring, etc.)
• Comfortable modifying manufacturing equipment control system programs, configurations, and electrical systems to support continuous improvement and equipment reliability activity
• Experience with GMP in a regulated environment (Medical Device or Pharmaceutical)
• Training or experience in Process Improvement Methodologies (e.g. LSS, PDCA, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
• Strong ability to teach and educate key stakeholders and other colleagues
• Deep commitment to cross-functional collaboration and breaking down silos to achieve the best results for the organization

Skills

• Electrical panels and systems
• PLC ladder logic and structured text (preferably Allen Bradley PLCs using RSLogix/Studio 5000)
• Motion Controls (e.g. VFDs, servos, etc.)
• Human Machine Interface (HMI) (preferably FactoryTalk View SE/ME)
• Vision Inspection (preferably Cognex Insight Explorer)
• Distributed I/O (preferably Profibus/Ethernet IP)
• Sensors (e.g. part presence/absence, position, process monitoring, etc.)

Benefits

The position offers a competitive salary range of $84,900 - $157,700 annually, with the possibility of a discretionary annual bonus and participation in a long-term incentive program. Benefits include relocation assistance, health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Roche is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.