Senior Level Controls Engineer

Overview

Job 2568 Senior level Controls Engineer - Contract located in Northern, Florida

Medical Engineering Consultants (MEC) support medical device and pharmaceutical companies to be more efficient and productive by providing resources, knowledge, and expertise to augment and supplement their work. Our vision is to closely align our clients’ needs with the best resources available in the marketplace. We take proactive, preventative, and corrective action and create a roadmap for ongoing future improvement by identifying, integrating, and executing sustainable solutions that validate processes, ensure fully compliant quality systems, and close gaps between current and FDA expected stages.

MEC offers companies short or long-term support — from high-end leaders, managers and consultants to skill-set Engineering staff and SME’s (Subject Matter Experts).

MEC s mission is to inspire positive cultural change from within, and always exceed our clients’ expectations.

Our client values collaboration and synergy. We are looking for a motivated, collaborative and creative individual to join our high-performing Process Development team.

About The Role

This role will be focused on increasing the capacity of an existing catheter production line. This is for a market leading device and you will have a strong opportunity for future growth. You will have the opportunity to drive innovative technology solutions from concept to commercialization.

You will be partnering cross-functionally with a technically strong, experienced and highly engaged team.

• System Design and Development:
  Create, develop, and implement control systems for automated manufacturing equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, and motion control systems.
• Troubleshooting and Optimization:
  Identify and resolve issues, downtime, and quality problems in automated machinery, optimizing performance for safety and efficiency.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensure all automation and control systems comply with FDA regulations, ISO standards, and GMP requirements specific to medical devices.
• Documentation and Validation:
  Develop and maintain technical documentation for control systems, support equipment validation activities, and ensure change control processes are followed.
• Process Improvement:
  Implement new technologies, conduct root cause analysis for failures, and lead initiatives to enhance the reliability and efficiency of manufacturing processes.
• Commissioning and Support:
  Support the commissioning and upgrades of manufacturing equipment, providing technical support and training to maintenance teams.

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as a Controls Engineer or in a similar automation-focused engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Education Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Technical Expertise:
  Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Allen Bradley Control Logix, Siemens), HMI development, motion control, and robotics.
• Automation Knowledge:
  Experience with industrial controls, sensors, VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), safety hardware, and various automation technologies.
• Problem-Solving:
  Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve complex control system issues.
• Communication:
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and document technical information.
• Regulatory Awareness:
  Understanding of the strict regulatory environment for medical device manufacturing, including FDA and GMP requirements.

• Experience working with high-speed manufacturing or high-throughput production lines.

MEC does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Medical Engineering Consultants (MEC) and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

• Sponsorship is not available for this position

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.