Akkodis is seeking a Principal Controls/Manufacturing Engineer - Regulated Industry - for a 9+ month W2 contract position (potential contract extension) with a medical equipment manufacturer located in Marion, NC.
Pay Range: $60.00 -$80.00 hr.
NO C2C OR REFERRAL ACCEPTED
Summary:
This position is responsible for providing day to day engineering support during weekdays and weekends (as required) to manufacturing areas. Due to the nature of this position, a very high degree of initiative, teamwork and communication are required. This position provides technical guidance to other engineering staff, engineering and maintenance technicians, maintenance supervisors, and others as required. The Principal Controls Engineer is tasked with providing analysis of plant manufacturing capacity, process optimization and automation, VIP identification and implementation, process validation planning\execution using lean manufacturing techniques and other problem-solving tools. Working knowledge of machine design, AutoCAD, and PLC Programming, troubleshooting and project management required.
Responsibilities:
• Develops or participates in the development of solutions to problems specific to assigned project.
• Participates in continuous improvement projects.
• Works with manufacturing and other functional groups on manufacturing regulatory compliance issues.
• Writes and/or executes, and reports on validation activities.
• Designs and performs routine testing, project experiments, analysis of data and reports results.
• Performs engineering studies on new equipment to determine proper settings, control points, etc. including data gathering during start up and test batches.
• Initiates new or revisions of protocols/operating instructions specific to the project.
• Performs NCR/CAPA investigations and tasks.
• Manage and execute change control activities related to equipment.
• Performs work assignments within production department that include training and technical support.
• Assists service department as an SME and leads equipment and/or process troubleshooting efforts as needed.
• Interprets, executes, and recommends modifications to operating policies where appropriate.
• Establish and control capital operating budgets for projects.
• Assist in the design, installation and start-up of new equipment and systems as required.
• Perform technical trouble shooting and implement problem resolution for existing and new equipment/systems.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (internal and external) on projects relating to existing and new product lines.
• The person in this position needs to frequently move between the office and the production floor.
• Must be able to work in a clean room environment without daylight / windows.
• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to access machinery.
What you will bring
• Strong accountability and ownership.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Knowledgeable in the practice and application of Lean Manufacturing.
• Knowledgeable in the practice and execution of validation protocols.
• Technical Software Skills Preferred:
• PLC: Allen-Bradley Control Logix, AB500, Safety PLCs
• HMI: Allen-Bradley
• Communication: Understanding of TCP/IP networks, RS-232 interfaces, Profibus communication, Fieldbus and HSSB
• Electrical: Hands on troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, understanding of Category 3 Safety Systems, E-Plan P8, AutoCAD, ability to read /draw schematics
• Familiarity with drives (such as servo and VFD) motion control, encoders, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Robotics: Fanuc, Yaskawa
• Vision Systems: Cognex, Keyence
• Programming (Bonus): C#, C++, VB, SQL Server
Preferred Qualifications
• BS in Engineering required (Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering preferred)
• 7 – 10 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience in a regulated industry is a plus.
Technical skill (Software or other):
• 7 -10 years Rockwell PLC experience
• Servo control systems (Rockwell, Yaskawa)
• Ability to read and write electrical schematics.
• Hands on mechanical skill set is a plus.
• AutoCad drafting skills is a plus.
If you are interested in this Manufacturing Engineer position in Marion, NC click apply now.
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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