Senior Automation Engineer

MissionHires is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead custom automation initiatives for a precision manufacturing organization serving the medical industry. This on-site role (no hybrid/remote) requires a US Citizen with strong experience in ISO 13485 environments, NPI/prototyping, and custom automated solutions—including packaging—who can drive projects from concept through production while upholding LEAN and medical device compliance standards.

• Research, identify, and apply technologies to automate manufacturing processes
• Design and document new automation equipment and processes
• Develop project proposals and cost estimates for automation projects
• Lead automation projects from concept/feasibility through full production implementation
• Provide work guidance and direction to automation technicians and team members
• Simulate and analyze automation opportunities to validate concepts and ROI
• Create clear, accurate documentation for automation equipment and processes
• Generate reports outlining concepts, testing results, and efficiency gains
• Develop and implement training for programming, maintenance, and setup changes
• Troubleshoot new and existing automated processes and equipment
• Advocate for and implement highest production standards and LEAN principles
• Communicate automation specifications across departments as needed
• Support software qualifications to comply with medical device requirements
• Maintain documentation for engineering and manufacturing process changes
• Travel between sites as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• US Citizenship; on-site role (no hybrid/remote)
• Bachelor’s degree in Automation or Engineering with 5+ years of experience, or Associate’s degree with 8+ years of practical automation experience
• Proven experience designing and selecting complex automation solutions
• Demonstrated success leading automation projects into production
• Strong equipment troubleshooting and debugging capabilities
• Self-starter with a results-driven approach to modernizing manufacturing processes
• Proficient PC skills in Windows (Word, Excel)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities
• Strong market knowledge of available automation equipment
• Ability to travel between sites as needed
• Preferred: Experience in a precision manufacturing environment
• Preferred: Experience working within an ISO 13485 environment
• Preferred: Flexibility with multiple automation brands and programming languages
• Preferred: Hands-on troubleshooting of manufacturing processes
• Preferred: Strong electrical and controls background
• Preferred: Experience in custom automation for medical precision manufacturing and automated packaging applications

Employees and their families are eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package, including company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), voluntary benefits, supplemental life/AD&D insurance, and the company’s 401(k) plan. Additional benefits include access to an employee assistance program (EAP) for employees and household members, long-term disability coverage, and short-term disability for full-time employees.

Full-time and Part-time employees receive Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of service, as well as paid holidays, personal holidays and MN Safe and Sick Time.