Job Description
As a medical device company, we help people in a truly tangible way. We are one of the most modern electronics factories, which gives us the opportunity to develop and build a career working with the latest technologies. The knowledge and skills you'll gain here are unique, and you'll find new challenges and endless opportunities along the way.
Our Fermoy, Ireland, facility is FDA registered and certified to ISO standards for the manufacture of high-quality PCBAs, subassemblies, and complete devices up to and including Class III medical devices. Sanmina Fermoy’s core specialization is manufacturing automation. We provide services for the entire product lifecycle from New Product Introduction (NPI), prototyping, and process validation to complex volume manufacturing & test, shipping, and repair. We create a state-of-the-art environment for manufacturing medical and other high-quality devices. The facility has a track record of 30 years of outstanding operational performance and customer service, backed by a highly experienced workforce.
Automation Engineer
Objectives Of Position
* Grow Sanmina Fermoy’s automation capabilities to win new revenue through offering cost-effective and competitive assembly options.
* Support the Business Development team to win new business in product development.
* Project manage new product development and introduction projects as required.
* Manage the development of automation systems for new and existing products.
* Work with customers and potential customers to promote Sanmina Fermoy's automation capabilities for improved manufacturing.
* Provide technical reports, proposals, and simulations for production lines.
* Collaborate with the Corporate Design team on product options for Fermoy.
* Support customer visits and provide customer support through direct involvement on Customer Focus Teams.
* Ensure the smooth introduction of new products into a high-volume production environment.
* Apply and implement concepts of Lean Manufacturing.
* Keep up-to-date with the latest technologies and introduce applicable ones to Fermoy to enhance automation capabilities.
* Lead new automation projects from development of URS, sourcing, integration, to full production.
* Build relationships with other sites regarding automation initiatives and best practices.
* Work with all departments on improvement initiatives and support new business opportunities.
* Support engineering builds and provide DFM on new product developments.
* Support problem-solving and issue resolution on existing lines to support manufacturing.
Personnel Specifications
Essential
* NFQ Level 8 Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Mechatronics or automation-related discipline).
* 3-5 years of experience in a similar design/project management engineering role in manufacturing or equipment build environment.
* Excellent equipment knowledge and process debug troubleshooting skills.
* Experience in Design for Manufacturing.
* Good communication and influencing skills.
* Customer-facing experience.
Desirable
* Additional equipment knowledge and process troubleshooting skills.
* Knowledge of PLC programming, pneumatics, robotics, product assembly techniques, label applicators, laser marking, tooling design (pallets, robot grippers, nests), etc.
* Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
* Experience in Lean practice implementation.
* Project management qualification.
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