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Hologic

Develops medical devices for early detection

Automation Engineer 2

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
ContractAlajuela Province, Alajuela, Costa RicaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 2 years of professional experience in a similar position with a university degree.
  • Leadership.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Proactive learning, goal orientation, results orientation, organization, and planning.

Responsibilities

  • Develop the annual automation roadmap according to process needs and the company's defined operational objectives.
  • Design and implement production-process improvements using new technologies to automate processes, improve quality, ergonomics, and productivity, and reduce manufacturing time and costs.
  • Develop electrical designs and software for automated process fixtures; select electronic components, develop electrical connection schematics, and program programmable logic controllers, variable-frequency drives, servo motors, and stepper motors.
  • Develop electrical drawings for the drafting department and perform and document required studies.
  • Demonstrate through functional testing that designed equipment or solutions meet established requirements.
  • Serve as an expert in company software validations, providing high-level automatic-control software engineering services and ensuring software validations and regulatory requirements in the quality system are met.
  • Design and implement improvements in mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, programmable logic controller software, and general process areas to improve production-process efficiency.
  • Stay current with technology trends in control engineering, industrial automation, and Industry 4.0.
  • Verify that automation activities comply with applicable industry standards and machinery-safety regulations.
  • Support troubleshooting and improvements to automated manufacturing, facilities, and quality equipment, and support other departments as needed at Hologic Costa Rica, Hologic facilities at suppliers, and other Hologic plants when required.
  • Validate equipment and systems introduced or modified at the plant to ensure they meet applicable production, quality, and machinery-safety requirements.
  • Ensure development of bills of materials, processes, dimensions, and procedures for designing models and equipment that improve quality and productivity.
  • Analyze where automated systems can perform tasks with high precision and consistency to reduce errors, defects, waste, rework, and associated costs.
  • Prepare documentation and manuals for current production processes and equipment, including newly developed equipment, to clearly explain operation, maintenance, and required calibrations in accordance with the quality system.
  • Define, prepare, and provide the specifications needed to design and commission equipment developed for process automation.
  • Investigate, analyze, and determine studies to reduce production costs by implementing improvements, modifications, or equipment designs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Programming of programmable logic controllers.
  • Programming of vision systems.
  • Basic knowledge of networks and databases.
  • Industrial pneumatics.
  • Interpreting electrical and pneumatic drawings.
  • Knowledge of FDA regulations for electronic records under 21 CFR Part 11.
  • Knowledge of machinery-safety standards applicable to industrial equipment.
  • Proficiency in C++, Python, and LabVIEW.
  • Knowledge of programmable logic controller programming languages: ladder logic, structured text, function blocks, and sequential function charts.
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Basic Microsoft Project skills.
  • Knowledge of SQL databases.

About the Company

Hologic

Develops medical devices for early detection

Hologic develops medical devices and diagnostic products for breast health, skeletal health, diagnostics, GYN surgery, and medical aesthetics. Its tests and imaging devices help hospitals and labs screen, diagnose, and guide treatment, while surgical and aesthetic tools support procedures. Revenue comes from product sales and related services. The company aims to improve health by enabling early detection and effective treatment worldwide.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Santa Clara, CA
Founded
1985

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