ICU Medical · 9 hours ago
Engineer III, Controls
Southington, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expICU Medical, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing manufacturing efficiency and quality. The Engineer III, Controls will lead automation and controls improvements, provide technical support for large projects, and ensure compliance with established design control processes.
Health CareMedical Device
Responsibilities
Provide technical expertise (SME) for assigned equipment and machine control systems. Participate in and lead equipment troubleshooting and problem solving
Complete independent analysis and develop solutions to problems. Identify and evaluate opportunities for process equipment, machine control, network/server improvements and cost savings. Use creative approaches in solving complex problems
Create and update P&IDs, wiring schematics and I/O drawings for the controls systems
Provide project scope, design, FAT, SAT, start-up, commissioning, and support validation for equipment and control systems. Perform developmental and/or test work that relies heavily on a comprehensive knowledge of theory and design
Provide engineering, controls design and programming including development, modifying and troubleshooting of AC/DC Drives, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, Vision Systems and Robot Controllers. Initiate and manage projects with adherence to program management guidelines
Provide technical input to help develop long range replacement and shorter-range continuous improvement project and system lifecycle management plans. Use methodical approach for root cause analysis and propose robust technical solutions
Improve performance of manufacturing systems, e.g.: OEE improvement (quality, performance, and uptime), maintenance needs, MUV and scrap reduction
Work on problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
Largely self-directed after work is assigned; solicit input from senior level engineers. Work with Quality Engineers on qualification activities for new or modified processes and equipment
Maintain a state of cGMP Compliance in all areas. May supervise others during project-specific activities. Train new employees on use of HMIs, equipment, system and equipment documentation, and department procedures. May provide input on performance evaluations to area manager
Deliver communications tailored to the needs of the receiver (managers, peers, customers) with appropriate frequency to maximize its utility and promote cross-functional collaboration
Bring substantive conflicts and disagreements into the open and attempt to resolve them collaboratively; build consensus
Work on special projects as they arise
Qualification
Required
Provide technical leadership for the evaluation and implementation of automation and controls improvements to enhance the efficiency, quality, compliance, and safety of manufacturing operations
Evaluate existing process controls and suggest and evaluate controls improvements
Work closely with maintenance
Provide technical support to large projects, including automation design, implementation, and validation
Support manufacturing process improvements through adherence to established design control processes, good engineering and documentation practices
Provide technical expertise (SME) for assigned equipment and machine control systems
Participate in and lead equipment troubleshooting and problem solving
Complete independent analysis and develop solutions to problems
Identify and evaluate opportunities for process equipment, machine control, network/server improvements and cost savings
Use creative approaches in solving complex problems
Create and update P&IDs, wiring schematics and I/O drawings for the controls systems
Provide project scope, design, FAT, SAT, start-up, commissioning, and support validation for equipment and control systems
Perform developmental and/or test work that relies heavily on a comprehensive knowledge of theory and design
Provide engineering, controls design and programming including development, modifying and troubleshooting of AC/DC Drives, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, Vision Systems and Robot Controllers
Initiate and manage projects with adherence to program management guidelines
Provide technical input to help develop long range replacement and shorter-range continuous improvement project and system lifecycle management plans
Use methodical approach for root cause analysis and propose robust technical solutions
Improve performance of manufacturing systems, e.g.: OEE improvement (quality, performance, and uptime), maintenance needs, MUV and scrap reduction
Work on problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
Largely self-directed after work is assigned; solicit input from senior level engineers
Work with Quality Engineers on qualification activities for new or modified processes and equipment
Maintain a state of cGMP Compliance in all areas
May supervise others during project-specific activities
Train new employees on use of HMIs, equipment, system and equipment documentation, and department procedures
May provide input on performance evaluations to area manager
Deliver communications tailored to the needs of the receiver (managers, peers, customers) with appropriate frequency to maximize its utility and promote cross-functional collaboration
Bring substantive conflicts and disagreements into the open and attempt to resolve them collaboratively; build consensus
Work on special projects as they arise
Understanding of automation, plastic injection molding, part assembly, fixturing, testing, and process control techniques
Advanced competency in domain
Requires the ability to independently make decisions that impact the attainment of project objectives
Ability to make significant decisions directly impacting the success of one or more projects, or adjacent workgroups/functions
Programming skills: Rockwell, Factory Talk, Allen Bradley
Solid understanding of equipment strategy and ability to recommend solutions to critical issues
Must be at least 18 years of age
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Electrical Engineering
Minimum of 4 years of experience required
Company
ICU Medical
ICU Medical connects patients and caregivers through safe, life-saving, life-enhancing IV therapy systems, software, solutions, and consumables.
Founded in 2019San Clemente, California, USA
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.3M2012-08-15Undisclosed· $1.3M
Leadership Team
Allison Knight
Human Resources Business Partner
Ben Sousa
Chief Information Officer
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