OE - Manufacturing Engineer - Automation /Control

SHL (Scandinavian Health Ltd) is currently the world's largest privately-owned designer, developer and manufacturer of advanced drug delivery systems. The organization was established in 1989 by Swedish entrepreneurs Roger Samuelsson and Martin Jelf with the goal of combining world-class manufacturing in Asia with the strengths of Western Management practices. SHL manufactures devices including pen injectors, auto injectors and inhaler systems. We also manufacture a range of other products including pressure mattress systems, patient lifting slings, medical soft goods, beds, neurosurgical devices, catheters and industrial equipment.

Job Overview

This role is embedded in the Automation Technology Group within our Global Operations Engineering team in Taiwan.

Main Responsibilities

• Improve system & equipment reliability for the core processes to meet all customer, business & regulatory requirements
• Lead control engineering responsibility for automated production lines and corresponding processes within our production network
• Support the development of new automated production lines as lead SME for automation/control engineering
• Collaborate closely with shop floor production technicians, equipment builders and maintenance, quality and process development on performance/process improvements and trouble shooting
• Development improvements and solutions for control/software related issues of existing automated production lines
• Root cause analysis and solution development support for external automation equipment vendors / service teams
• Support for manufacturing acceptance of new assembly lines / automated processes in regular production and the digitization of our existing production infrastructure

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Automation/Control Engineering or similar
• Several years of hands-on experience in programming PLC/IPC and SCADA systems, preferably for highly automated high-volume production setups
• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing data acquisition frameworks for health monitoring automation systems
• Familiar with Siemens PLC based systems, high-speed actuators (servo motor, CAM rotary tables) and digital/analogue sensors (encoders, force gauges, vision systems)
• Knowledge of common problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies
• Knowledge of PLC systems such as Beckhoff IPCs (TwinCAT), Schneider, EcoStruxure, Rockwell/AB and/or Mitsubishi PLCs is a plus
• Knowledge of Python, C++ and SQL programming is a plus
• Passionate & committed self-starter with “can do” attitude, team player and taking responsibility to get the job done
• Ability to work independent with strong attention to detail and focus on efficiency, effectiveness and cost
• Previous exposure to a highly regulated industry (e.g. medical, pharmaceutical) and knowledge of relevant standards (e.g. ISO13485, cGMP) is a plus
• Intercultural and interdisciplinary communication skills; able to communicate effectively in English (verbal, written)
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin is a major plus