Automation Engineer
Sheathing Technologies, Inc., founded in 1992, is a medical device manufacturer of Ultrasound Probe Covers, FDA-Cleared Viral Barriers, Adhesives, Needle Guides Kits, Ultrasound Gel, and Storage/Transport Covers. We are the global leader of infectious control solutions. More than 99% of our products are manufactured in the United States with the bulk of it right in our facility located in Morgan Hill, CA. As market leaders, our technological advancements for ultrasound procedures have enabled us to continually increase quality, year after year. We are looking to expand our team and are now accepting applications for an Automation Engineer.
Our biggest accomplishment in recent history has been to develop and create the world’s only FDA cleared Viral Barrier – providing infectious control and save people’s lives. This product provides our clinicians and their patients with a complete barrier to all bacteria and all currently known testable viruses.
Sheathing Technologies, Inc. is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to all of the company’s employees. We offer standard benefits such as medical, dental and optional vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) matching plan & tuition reimbursement. The benefits offered by Sheathing Technologies, Inc. is designed to positively impact all aspects of your life; to help you and your family succeed and to maintain our status as a “perfect job”. Come find out what Sheathing Technologies, Inc. has to offer you.
As an Automation Engineer in our Morgan Hill, CA facility you will assist Engineers in research & development and production support in the following areas:
- Lead implementation of design standards for HMI, PLC, Automated Systems design and development for manufacturing equipment
- Interface with production staff on Automation & Control related topics and issues
- Lead or assist with projects and installations with regards to control systems for production equipment
- Lead efforts in continuous process optimization (cycle time and uptime) of automated lines from controls perspective
- Provide electrical engineering support to maintenance and sustaining teams in troubleshooting difficult equipment (hardware associated IO) failures
- Generate, modify, and approve electrical schematics created in house or externally
- Develop maintenance documentation, training programs, and lead this training in pertaining to automation systems
- Establish test plans and control test plan execution
- Lead efforts to implement corrective actions for breakdowns and chronic equipment failure
- Assist in maintaining Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and ISO Compliance.
Additional requirements:
- 5+ years of experience with semi-automated & automated manufacturing equipment, power & control systems and test systems for product qualification and manufacturing.
- Knowledge in High Voltage AC Power (3 phase)
- AC Control such as VFD & DC Speed Controls
- PLC operation & programming experience (Allen-Bradley & Siemens PLC)
- Hands-on experience building & debugging mechanical/electrical systems such as automation, motion control or manufacturing fixtures.
- Control & power panel designs
- Demonstrate strong troubleshooting and analytical thinking skills.
- CAD Proficiency (Solidworks preferred)
- Would prefer 1+ years of experience with process equipment development/process validation in accordance to ISO 13485 and FDA requirements
- Familiarity with machine safety applications, electrical power distribution and control panel design.
- Be competent and familiar with robot programming and/or integration with external control systems
Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or comparable degree required
Salary: $79,000 to $110,000 Commensurate with experience
