[ OE ] - Principal Manufacturing Engineer – Automation Technology

Your responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of experts to support the production in high-speed assembly and packaging of our autoinjector systems
• Understand current practices and develop new or improved assembly processes, automation solutions and automated inspection methodologies based on in-depth processing experience, automation engineering fundamentals and equipment design knowledge.
• Promote use of new technologies and industry-leading trends. Provide highest level of technical expertise
• Lead engineering accountability for automated assembly and test equipment, device assembly and corresponding processes within our production system
• Collaborate closely with Plant / Production manager, automation vendors and maintenance, quality and process development on performance/process improvements and trouble shooting
• Lead the development of improvement plans and requirements for capacity expansion and future equipment generations and production setups
• Lead improvement programs and capacity deployment in device assembly and packaging automation
• Accountable for manufacturing acceptance of new assembly and test equipment in regular production
• Lead Design For Manufacturing (DFM) and definition of manufacturing requirements for new products and product care initiatives
• Organize and lead plant level training activities to improve assembly / automation problem solving capabilities and process efficiencies

Your qualification

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automation or similar education/experience
• Minimum 15 years of relevant industry experience; hands-on experience with high-speed automated assembly of plastic and metal components
• Deep understanding of equipment design, process automation and relevant sub-systems (pneumatic/electric actuators, cam-driven pick and place systems, optical/capacitive/inductive and other sensor technologies, servo-driven systems)
• Experience with commissioning, qualification and validation of large automation equipment and processes
• Thorough understanding and hands-on experience with Siemens and/or Beckhoff PLC based
• systems, common sensor and actuator system, and vision technologies
• Hands-on experience in programming PLC/IPC and SCADA is highly preferred
• Advanced knowledge of common problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies
• Proven track record in leading and developing a team of highly specialized experts; management experience
• Passionate & committed self-starter with “can do” attitude, team player and taking responsibility to get the job done
• 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 plus

We offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Flexible hours and working from home policy.
• Modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies
• Challenging assignments in a fast growing and innovative industry
• Position in a dynamic, international team of highly skilled professionals
• Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization