Job Description

RESPONSABILITIES / FUNCTIONS:

Organization, Plan and control:

• Assist in Automation Projects: Support senior engineers in designing, implementing, and maintaining automation systems for material handling, assembly, and plastic processing operations.
• System Setup & Testing: Help configure, test, and validate automated equipment to ensure proper functionality and compliance with specifications.
• Create detailed specifications for automation hardware and software, including robotics, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), SCADA systems, and vision systems.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain accurate records of automation processes, equipment settings, and troubleshooting steps according to ISO 13485
• Collaborate with R&D teams to ensure automation solutions align with product design and manufacturing requirements.
• Identify opportunities for automation to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for new automation projects.
• Optimize existing automated processes to increase throughput and reduce downtime.
• Develop project plans, including timelines, task dependencies, and critical paths.

 Communications:

• Interaction with the different departments related to Engineering.

  Employee Relationship:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including quality assurance, production, and maintenance, EHS to ensure seamless integration of automation systems.
• Provide technical support and training to production staff on the operation and maintenance of automated equipment.
• Collaborate with external vendors and contractors for the procurement and installation of automation systems.

 Health and Safety:

• Follow the appropriate techniques of safety during the use of tooling and/or equipment, showing responsibility in any activity inside the facility installations.

Quality Systems:

• Follow the procedures established by the Quality department and comply with the company's quality system training.

EDUCATION/ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS: Experience:

• Intermediate to advanced conversational English.

Academic requierements:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.

REQUIRED SKILLS: Technical Skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Knowledge on ISO 13485 (preferred)
• Knowledge on SAP according to the profile (preferred)
• Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley).
• Knowledge of robotics, vision systems, and motion control systems.
• Experience with CAD software for system design.
• Experience on implementation of mechanic, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Measurement System Analysis
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.