Principal Automation Engineer

What you'll do

• Lead automation and machine vision initiatives including equipment qualification and performance optimization.
• Support automated manufacturing systems through technical problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain the site's automation roadmap and project pipeline to meet operational objectives.
• Identify and implement emerging automation technologies to enhance manufacturing performance and scalability.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to prioritize and execute automation projects across the manufacturing site.
• Ensure all automated systems comply with quality, validation, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with regional teams to standardize solutions and share best practices across manufacturing sites.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Controls Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience supporting manufacturing automation, controls, robotics, machine vision, or industrial equipment.
• Experience leading technical projects and troubleshooting complex manufacturing equipment within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading equipment qualification, validation, and change control activities including IQ, OQ, and PQ.
• Master's degree or higher in Engineering, Automation, Controls, Computer Vision, Data Science, or AI (preferred).
• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environments (preferred).
• Experience with robotics, motion control, PLC, HMI, and advanced inspection technologies (preferred).
• Work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.