• Associate Principal Controls Engineer

    BioFire Diagnostics, LLC. (Hazelwood, MO)


    Position Summary & Responsibilities:

    The Associate Principal Engineer, Reagent Engineering (Controls Engineer) will work within the Reagent Engineering Equipment Project team. This team is responsible for the manufacturing equipment used to produce a complex medical device. The team provides project management and technical expertise related to the manufacturing equipment.

     

    + Main accountabilities are to lead and manage controls related components of engineering projects and unplanned support / requests.

    + Support existing PLC programs and vision system programs across various types of equipment, develop new programs as needed.

    + Provide integration expertise for manufacturing equipment.

    + Develop documentation such as equipment master records, equipment drawings, parts lists, etc. as required.

    + Manage change control process and other compliance related documentation for projects.

    + Collaborate with Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality to lead projects and ensure the optimum manufacturing process in terms of keeping manufacturing moving.

    + Organize and lead meetings as required to support project timelines.

    + Develop and submit CAPEX requests for projects when required.

    + Address unplanned requests for Engineering support as directed by management.

    + Support projects or tasks required to keep manufacturing running and to ensure quality product is being shipped to customers.

    + Evaluate new technologies.

    + Participate in the development of long-term strategies for equipment and process improvements.

    + Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment.

    Education, Skills, & Experience:

    + Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field and 5+ years of engineering experience preferred.

    + In lieu of a degree, High School Diploma/GED with 9+ years of technical/engineering experience is required

    + 5+ years of experience working with automated processes and machinery.

    + Experience with Fanuc Robots, Rockwell ControlLogix Machine Automation and Servo Drives, and Rockwell FactoryTalk View is preferred.

    + Project Management experience is preferred.

    + Ability to collaborate professionally in a cross-functional team environment.

    + Knowledge of FDA/ISO regulations and equipment validation is preferred.

    + Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

    + Must have strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.

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