Sr. Automation Engineer

Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany - Round Rock, TX

Full-time - Senior

Round Rock, TX

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

As a Sr. Automation Engineer within the Manufacturing Engineering team at MilliporeSigma, you will play a vital role in managing and advancing manufacturing automation and assisted robotics technology. This position is essential for supporting growth by developing and expanding internal capabilities, deploying robust processes and technologies to ensure efficient asset utilization.

Responsibilities

• Scout, develop, and execute advanced manufacturing, automation, and robotic technologies.
• Focus on developing best-in-class strategies for existing and new products.
• Ensure the manufacturing footprint develops robotic and automated systems.
• Extend the productivity of highly-skilled operators and technicians.
• Provide complete compliance to Certified Reference Material manufacturing standards such as ISO-17034.
• Deliver solutions that integrate into digital manufacturing systems.
• Meet data integrity requirements for customer satisfaction.
• Select and direct suppliers of Off-The-Shelf (OTS) components.
• Achieve target levels of safety, reliability, and precision.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or other Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in applied manufacturing automation.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or other Engineering discipline.
• Experience with robotic systems and controls.
• Working knowledge of quality and safety regulations.
• Basic understanding of Engineering and Biological / Life Science processes.
• Strong Leadership skills, Influence skills, and Change agent capabilities.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills, advanced in MS PowerPoint and Excel.
• Good stakeholder management skills across all levels.
• Experience in working in a complex matrix organization.