Flex · 1 day ago
Automation Engineer
Buffalo Grove, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$119K/yr - $164K/yr
8+ years expFlex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products. They are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to lead the design and implementation of advanced material handling and precision automated assembly lines for medical device manufacturing.
ElectronicsManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Support end-to-end automation projects—from concept and feasibility through fabrication, testing, and production deployment
Design, engineer, and enhance moderately complex automation equipment, tooling, and applications to support scalable manufacturing processes
Develop and maintain technical documentation including manuals, drawings, models, training materials, preventive maintenance plans, and troubleshooting guides
Ensure machine uptime through proactive preventive and breakdown maintenance strategies
Conduct root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions using structured problem-solving tools (e.g., Why-Why analysis)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and vendors to ensure seamless integration and maintenance of automation systems
Support validation activities for medical device assembly systems, including protocol development and execution
Manage equipment vendors from design through Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
Provide technical feedback to improve process and equipment design
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance automation effectiveness and product quality
Serve as a subject matter expert during machine commissioning, ramp-up, and troubleshooting phases
Ensure compliance with machine safety standards and regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics
8–10 years of experience in medical device engineering, specifically in automated assembly environments
Strong understanding of machine safety regulations, validation protocols, and change control processes
Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent CAD software
Hands-on experience with technologies including pneumatics, conveyors, sensors, robots, AMRs, vision inspection systems, HMI, PLC, and SCADA systems
Proven track record in integrating custom automation and turnkey solutions
Excellent communication skills—verbal, written, and presentation
Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and equipment
Ability to travel internationally as needed
Company
Flex
Flex designs, manufactures, and supplies electronics products for the industrial sector.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$200MKey Investors
CienaSilver Lake
2023-11-29Post Ipo Equity
2003-03-03Post Ipo Equity· $200M
1994-03-25IPO
Leadership Team
Revathi Advaithi
Chief Executive Officer
Kevin Krumm
Chief Financial Officer
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