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$119,300.00/yr - $164,100.00/yr

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives. 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.To support our extraordinary team who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an Senior Automation Engineer – Medical Device located in Buffalo Grove, IL or Austin, TX.Reporting to the Director, Automation Engineering the Senior Automation Engineer – Medical Device responsible for specifying, designing and maintaining automation equipment, tooling and applications as required to meet specifications.What a typical day looks like:

• Will be in lead position, providing advice from a corporate level.
• 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: 25% (might - on occasion - be up to 75% travel – butwill NOT be constant).The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar, required.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in an automation engineering (or similar) role required from ANY of these types of companies: medical device manufacturer, automation machinery manufacturer, manufacturing automation systems integration, or other highly regulated manufacturers, e.g. automotive, defense/aerospace, pharmaceutical, food and beverage.
• Experience being in 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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Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email ...@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionDesign
• IndustriesAppliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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