Automation Engineer

About the position

At medmix, our team is focused on a single mission, to provide innovative solutions that help millions of people live healthier and more confident lives. Join us to expand your career opportunities in a high growth business, where your unique skills are valued. We are looking for a Manufacturing Automation Engineer to join us at medmix Healthcare US Inc., at our new Greenfield Site located in Flowery Branch, Georgia USA. This exciting opportunity will allow you use your skills to identify areas of improvement and propose recommendations to management. You will lead and drive the implementation of your recommendations and assess its impact to the business. If you are eager to learn, strive for personal development, are highly motivated and organized, and a great communicator, you can help us drive medmix to the next level.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated manufacturing systems for medical device production lines.
• Continuously monitor and improve manufacturing processes, utilizing automation to enhance efficiency, reduce variability, and improve quality control.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing automation and manufacturing processes.
• Integrate automation equipment into existing production lines and troubleshoot issues with automated systems.
• Ensure that all automation systems and processes comply with regulatory standards, including FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and GMP.
• Work closely with engineering, production, quality assurance, and maintenance teams to ensure successful deployment and maintenance of automation systems.
• Provide training to production staff on new automation systems and equipment.

Requirements

• 4 years experience in automation, preferably within a medical device or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.).
• Experience with robotics and vision systems integration (e.g., FANUC, KUKA, EPSON, ABB, Cognex, Keyence).
• Knowledge of SCADA systems and industrial networks.
• Familiarity with automation-related software (e.g., AutoCAD, LabVIEW, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Certified Automation Professional).
• Experience in designing and implementing automated solutions for high volume production environments.
• Familiarity with data analytics and monitoring systems for process optimization.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodology experience.

Benefits

• Eligible 15 days of PTO (Prorated in the first year).
• Twelve (12) company paid holidays per year.
• Medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• medmix Employee Savings Plan / 401k with 100% employer match up to 6% of your annual base salary.
• Eligible to receive additional non-elective 401k contributions on a quarterly basis.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to a wide range of discounts on shopping, entertainment and lifestyle.
• Years of Service Awards.