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34501 - EMS FERMOY IRE - Fermoy, CO IE (Primary)
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Senior Automation Engineer
REPORTING TO:
Head of Engineering
About Sanmina Fermoy
Our Fermoy, Ireland, facility is FDA registered and certified to ISO ISO13485:2016 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.
We hire people with a range of skills, experience, and backgrounds to fulfill roles in careers such as engineering, quality and manufacturing to name just a few.
OBJECTIVES OF POSITION:
To grow Sanmina Fermoy's Automation capabilities to win new revenue through offering cost effective and competitive assembly options.
Support Business development team to win new business in product development space.
Project Manage when required new product development/introduction projects
Manage the development of Automation systems for new and existing products
Work with customers and potential customers to promote Sanmina Fermoy in the area of Automation for improved manufacturing
Provide technical reports/proposals and simulations for production lines
Work closely with Corporate Design team on product options for Fermoy
Provide customer support through direct involvement on Customer Focus Teams
Ensure the smooth introduction of new products in a high volume production environment
Ability to apply and implement concepts of Lean Manufacturing.
Enhancing and showcasing the site's automation capabilities by keeping up to date on latest technologies and introducing these technologies to Fermoy where applicable.
Lead new automation projects from development of URS, sourcing integration partners, development builds to full production
Build relationships with other sites in relation to Automation initiatives and best practices
Work with all departments on improvement initiatives and supporting new business opportunities.
Provide DFM on New Product Developments
Support problem solving and issue resolution on existing lines in support of Manufacturing as and when required
PERSONNEL SPECIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL:
NFQ Level 8 Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Mechatronics or automation related discipline)
3/5 years experience in a similar design/project management engineering role in manufacturing or equipment build environment
Excellent equipment knowledge and process debug troubleshoot skills
Experience in Design for Manufacturing
Good communication and influencing skills
DESIRABLE:
Excellent equipment knowledge and process debug troubleshoot skills
Good communication and influencing skills
Good knowledge an advantage with regard to the following areas: PLC programming, Pneumatics, Robotics, Product assembly techniques ,Label Applicators, Laser Marking, Tooling Design (pallets, robot grippers, nests etc..).
Lean practice implementation
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
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