Sr. Automation Engineer - Medical Devices

Job Posting Start Date 06-16-2025 Job Posting End Date 08-18-2025

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

Responsibilities
⦁    Designing and implementing automation equipment into Medical manufacturing operations
⦁    Developing project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards.
⦁    Know and understand the project scope, specifications, and any regulatory requirements that are applicable to the machine being developed.
⦁    Performing detailed mathematical calculations to establish manufacturing and installation standards and specifications.
⦁    Coordinate with and consult automation engineers to design, lay out, detail components on new and existing equipment.
⦁    Work with automation engineers to help debug interactions between mechanical, electrical, and software systems.
⦁    Attend meetings, including project status and review meetings, and acceptance meetings.
⦁    Assessing project requirements and researching to meet those requirements.
⦁    Ensuring a product can be made reliably and will perform consistently in specified operating environments.
⦁    Design of mechanical fixtures, adapters, and custom equipment.
⦁    Testing, evaluating, modifying, and re-testing the designed hardware.
⦁    Writing reports, bill of materials, installation drawings and technical documentation.
⦁    Communicate and interface with engineers, designers, and operations managers.
⦁    Deploying systems at customer facilities and gathering requirements.

• Travel within the US, Mexico and Europe up to 75%.

Qualifications
⦁    Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar, required.
⦁    A minimum of 8 years of experience in an engineering role required from medical device manufacturer or other highly regulated companies/industries, e.g.  automotive, defense/aerospace, pharmaceutical, food and beverage. Will be in a lead position providing advice from a corporate level.
⦁    Proficiency with at least 1 of the following engineering design programs: AutoCAD, SolidWorks or Creo.
⦁    Experience designing custom robot end-of-arm tooling  
⦁    Extruded aluminum structural design experience 
⦁    Able to design and print custom 3D printed parts
⦁    Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, structural, and material properties.
⦁    Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
⦁    Experience in a Medical device and disposable manufacturing environment is a plus.

⦁    Experience in a Fluid filling and Drug Handling Automation is a Plus.

⦁    Experience designing and implementing High Speed and High Accuracy mechanical Automation solutions is a plus.
⦁    Excellent communication skills to explain complex design ideas to clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
⦁    Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in designs and specifications.
⦁    Ability to manage multiple projects at once, prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and project importance.
⦁    Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external functional teams verbally, in writing, and via presentations.
⦁    Effective documentation, presentation, and composition skills.
⦁    Adhere to company policies and safety requirements.
⦁    Self-motivated, proactive, and efficient.
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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois)

$119,300.00 USD - $164,100.00 USD Annual

Job Category

Production Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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