Automation Engineer, Senior Staff
On-siteAustin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Senior Staff Automation Engineer at Confluent Medical Technologies in Austin, TX, focusing on designing, building, and implementing semi-automated and automated manufacturing solutions for catheter processes. Own automation concept development, fixture- and station-level equipment design, prototyping, debug, validation, and deployment with emphasis on poka-yoke, repeatability, and operator guidance. Lead DOE, IQ/OQ/PQ validation, PFMEA contributions, and cross-site transfer of automated processes to Costa Rica. Collaborate with Manufacturing Systems Engineering to ensure integration of automated stations into scalable production. Requires hands-on experience with PLC-based controls, pneumatics, servos, machine vision, SolidWorks, and a track record of cross-functional leadership in medical-device manufacturing. Travel up to 50%, primarily to Costa Rica; work environment includes office, engineering lab, and cleanroom settings; visa sponsor limitations noted.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 9–12 years of experience in manufacturing automation
- Hands-on experience designing, building, and debugging semi-automated fixtures or stations using PLC-based controls
- Proficiency in SolidWorks (models, assemblies, drawings)
- Experience with robotics, motion systems, machine vision, sensors, and automated dispensing equipment
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering efforts, exercise sound technical judgment
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