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Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Westbrook, ME - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 45 - 48
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
8 September 2026 (3 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
6 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Our Client a Medical Devise and Healthcare company is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer for their Westbrook ME location.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Why Should You Apply
ICONMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.
Responsibilities:
- Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates commitment to the development implementation and effectiveness of applicable Quality Processes as per ISO FDA and other regulatory agencies.
- Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the companys policies and practices.
- Responsibility to understand and maintain awareness of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job.
- Support department by performing related tasks as requested.
- Responsible for equipment specification acquisition and implementation.
- Leads automation equipment upgrade efforts related to safety obsolescence and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Evaluates machine logic electromechanical and process controls to troubleshoot equipment and drives to resolution.
- Leads teams to identify root cause of manufacturing failures using structured problem solving.
- Applies root cause fixes to prevent recurrence.
- Conducts failure modes and effects analysis and evaluates manufacturing equipment risk.
- Completes complex projects based on comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes.
- Leads design of experiments validation completion of testing and analysis of data.
- Presents data to cross functional teams.
- Drives implementation of new methods or materials for continual improvement of quality and efficiency.
- Analyzes current equipment for process suitability and provides detailed plans for improvement.
- Creates and revises manufacturing documents specifications standard operating procedures (SOPs) safety instructions validation protocols risk assessments and procedures and other technical documents to ensure compliant efficient and safe procedures.
- Leads other engineers and technicians in developing solutions and improvements in materials equipment and process as necessary in addition to ensuring continual improvement safety and compliance.
- Manages cross functional project teams and coordinate activities.
- Provides training and process expertise for product processing in specific areas such as process development tooling development documentation cleaning protocol process characterization and validation.
- Initiates and leads to resolution of Quality Incidents and CAPA.
- Participates in teams as necessary and mentors junior engineers and maintenance technicians to ensure continual improvement safety and compliance.
- Considers safety ergonomic maintenance and operator impact on manufacturing design.
- Interacts with the local Project Management Office on milestones and project status updates.
- Participates in site strategy meetings and planning.
- Leads change through Agile PDM.
- Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations other regulatory requirements Company policies operating procedures processes and task assignments.
- Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees customers contractors and vendors.
Requirements:
- Basic qualifications education:
- Bachelors degree (BS) in engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 7 years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in the application of lean six sigma principles and the DMAIC approach or a similar structured problem-solving system.
- Proficiency in change management principles and processes.
- Preferred qualifications:
- Prior experience working in a company operating under ISO FDA or similar quality systems or regulations.
- Experience working in a GMP FDA ISO and USDA regulated environment.
- Experience in cGMP and ISO 13485 regulations and practices.
- Experience in statistical analysis software.
- Experience in Microsoft Suites software. (Microsoft Excel PowerPoint Power BI etc.)
- General competencies:
- Innovative Thinking: Independently generates new creative and sometimes unconventional ideas to problem solve or improve current processes and structures while seeking feedback from managers and coworkers.
- Multitasking:
- Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple tasks or responsibilities simultaneously by efficiently managing time prioritizing tasks and maintaining productivity across different activities
- Self-motivated:
- Demonstrates a proactive attitude consistently drives personal and team goals and maintains high productivity with minimal external supervision.
- Verbal and written communication:
- Effectively conveys ideas in both individual and group settings adapting style and methods to suit the audiences needs both verbally and in writing.
- Teamwork and collaboration:
- Demonstrates professional cooperation by working together harmoniously with others being an integral part of a team respecting others contributions and aligning personal goals with those of the team.
- Technical competencies:
- Fabrication Principles: Proficiency in fabrication principles including CNC lathe milling welding and bolted connections.
- Mathematical Aptitude: Proficiency in mathematical concepts such as ANSI/AQL probability and statistics.
- Technical Aptitude: Proficiency in the ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- CAD: Experience in computer-aided design (CAD) and manufacturing software for designing system layouts.
- Materials Testing: Proficient in a variety of testing and measuring methods relating to the process of evaluating the properties and performance of materials used in manufacturing.
Why Should You Apply
- Health Benefits
- Referral Program
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
ICONMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
