Fresenius Medical Care · 1 day ago
Sr Automation Engineer
Ogden, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFresenius Medical Care is a leader in the medical device industry, and they are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to provide plant automation and process engineering support. The role involves overseeing automation development, managing multiple projects, and interacting with vendors to ensure efficient production processes.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical Device
Responsibilities
Conducts Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)/automation development and troubling shooting supporting all plant departments
Understands manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, computer, etc. engineering principles with experience in software engineering
Creates acceptance criteria and conduct acceptance tests
Conducts assessment of existing and new supplier capabilities
Prepares process validation protocols, execute, and document results
Interacts and manages vendors concerning parts or equipment they supply or propose to supply
Experienced Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) manufacturing programmer
Processes, develops tests, analyzes data, and makes recommendations
Manages multiple projects in a manufacturing environment from maintenance of existing machines to specifying, purchasing, and set up of new equipment
Performs investigations relating to manufacturing deviations and anomalies associated with automation and software
Interface with planning, tooling, and maintenance departments to optimize and ensure efficient production
Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials or parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards
Maintain general housekeeping of working area and plant
May provide assistance to junior level staff with more complex tasks that require a higher level of understanding of functions
May escalate issues to supervisor/manager for resolution, as deemed necessary
Mentor other staff as applicable
Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations
Assist with various projects as assigned by a direct supervisor
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required; Advanced Degree desirable
5 – 8 years' related experience; or a Master's degree with 3 years' experience; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent directly related work experience
Able to work independently or with a team to complete projects on time and within budget
Strong problem solving, scheduling and prioritizing skills, self-motivated and directed
Progressively thinking outside the box is pivotal to this position. With proven ability to lead and motivate from both a development team as well as users and operators
Experience with Lean manufacturing and six sigma methodologies, philosophies, tools, and methods
Experience working with automated equipment
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proficient with PCs and Microsoft Office applications
Preferred
Medical device industry experience or other regulatory industry preferred
Company
Fresenius Medical Care
Fresenius Medical Care is a healthcare company that provides dialysis treatment for those with chronic kidney diseases.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (5)
2023 (14)
2022 (18)
2021 (10)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$758.43M2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $579.5M
2025-07-21Post Ipo Equity· $4.86M
2020-02-25Post Ipo Equity· $6.07M
Leadership Team
Helen Giza
Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Management Board
Olaf Schermeier
Member of the Management Board - CEO Global R&D
Recent News
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