- $48/hr + benefits on W2 (at this time, we cannot support C2C or 1099)
- 6-month contract-to-hire
- Onsite in Salt Lake City, UT.
Our client is a leading medical device company! They are seeking an Automation Engineer responsible for executing manufacturing automation development projects within the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Functions as project lead or project team member depending on workload assigned. In project lead role, responsible for schedule, budget and communication with suppliers and internal customers.
• Responsible for requirements definition, process development, mechanical design, controls development, assembly, debug and qualification activities associated with the development of automated manufacturing equipment.
• In project lead role, manages activities of supporting project teams and internal development partners; ensures progress against established plan and makes determinations based on analysis of business information to alter or update schedule and resource allocation to meet project requirements and development schedule.
• Communicates progress and issues to stakeholders, peers and leadership. Collaborates with internal manufacturing and development partners to resolve project scope, product design and/or process issues to ensure project meets performance, schedule and budget objectives.
• Drives innovation and integration of new technologies and quality initiatives into projects and activities in the manufacturing and/or engineering organization.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to less-experienced staff members.
• Supports training of new employees in the use of equipment, system and equipment documentation, and department procedures.
• Assist team members with complex and cross-functional projects.
• Uses creative approaches in solving complex problems.
• Integrates subsystems and components in total systems design.
• Work on special projects as assigned
Knowledge & Skills
• Strong background in using project and program planning tools and software packages to create, manage, and track project results.
• Highly skilled in mechanical design using 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks.
• Background in statistical analysis, including gage capability, process capability and design of experiments.
• Experience with controls systems development a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated business acumen and successful experience managing projects, including communicating with stakeholders and leading matrixed teams and resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Interested? Apply today!