The Automation Engineer is responsible for the design, development, programming, integration, and optimization of automated manufacturing systems. This role emphasizes system architecture, controls design, PLC programming, mechanical design, and technical ownership of automation solutions from concept through production support. The Automation Engineer balances design and programming work with hands-on commissioning and troubleshooting on the production floor.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
On-site regular, reliable attendance is required.
ADDITIONAL RESPSONSIBILITIES:
- Design automation systems including controls architecture, I/O structure, and network layout
- Develop, modify, and maintain PLC programs (Keyence preferred)
- Design mechanical automation components using SolidWorks
- Specify and integrate sensors, HMIs, VFDs, motion, and safety devices
- Configure industrial Ethernet networks and IP addressing
- Lead commissioning, testing, and debug activities
- Support production downtime events and root cause analysis
- Maintain PLC standards, backups, and documentation
- Provide technical guidance to Automation Technicians
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong PLC programming and controls design capability
- Proficiency in SolidWorks
- Working knowledge of SCADA systems
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Ability to own automation projects end-to-end
- Proficiency in precision measurement techniques, including calipers and micrometers
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field preferred
- Significant PLC programming experience (Keyence preferred)
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience supporting automation in production environments
- 10+ years’ experience
Founded in 1994, Biomerics is the leading vertically integrated medical device contract manufacturer serving the interventional device market. Trusted as a vertically integrated partner with extensive engineering expertise and solutions, Biomerics supplies 20 of the top 30 medical device OEMs globally. Biomerics provides engineering design and development services, technology transfer manufacturing services and contract manufacturing services — including sterilization and packaging — for medical device components, subassemblies and finished medical devices. Through nine locations in the United States, two locations in Costa Rica, one in the Dominican Republic and one in Ireland, Biomerics meets customers’ immediate and long-term strategic needs. With comprehensive engineering Centers of Excellence, Biomerics is a leader in materials, interventional medical plastics, complex extrusion, micromachining of metals and polymers, laser processing, guidewires, balloons and balloon catheters, advanced catheters and steerables, image guided intervention, micro-overmolding, micro precision stamping, complex microassembly and finished device assembly. In addition to operating under a certified ISO 13485:2016 quality system, Biomerics is FDA registered and compliant with FDA 21 CFR Part 820.
Markets we serve:
* Cardiovascular
* Endoscopy
* Neuromodulation
* Neurovascular
* Robotic Surgery
* Structural Heart
* Urology
* Vascular Access
