Senior Automation Engineer

embecta is a global medical device company with a 100-year legacy in insulin delivery and diabetes care. Driven by innovation, purpose, and a commitment to improving lives, we are expanding our portfolio of solutions to serve even more patients, healthcare providers, and communities around the world.

Join a high-volume automated medical device manufacturing operation where you'll provide hands-on support for Allen Bradley PLC-controlled equipment, Cognex vision systems, motion control systems and automated assembly equipment.

This role is focused on troubleshooting, continuous improvement, equipment reliability and automation project delivery within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and support automated production equipment to maximise uptime and performance.
• Develop and modify Allen Bradley PLC and HMI software.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Deliver automation improvement projects from concept through commissioning.
• Support FAT, SAT, validation and equipment qualification activities.
• Work closely with Operations, Quality, Validation and Engineering teams.
• Mentor Engineering Technicians and provide technical leadership on automation systems.

Essential Experience

• Degree in Electrical, Automation, Manufacturing or related Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years' experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment in a high volume manufacturing environment such as Medical device, packaging, FMCG, automotive etc
• Strong Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation experience
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC-based control systems.
• Experience with Cognex vision systems.
• Motion control and servo systems experience.
• Knowledge of industrial networks including Ethernet/IP, ControlNet and DeviceNet.
• Experience developing , deploying and maintaining SCADA/HMI Systems ( Allen Bradley , Schneider )
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience working within a high-volume automated manufacturing environment.

Desirable

• SQL or database integration experience.
• Object Oriented Programming

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embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.