Sr. Automation Engineer

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your Role:

As a Sr. Automation Engineer within the Manufacturing Engineering team, you are a critical business partner for and will be accountable for managing and advancing manufacturing automation & assisted robotics technology within MilliporeSigma’s Life Science Plant Operations. This position will support growth by developing & expanding internal capabilities, deploying best-in-class robust processes & technologies to ensure efficient use of our assets. Specific responsibilities include:

• Scoting, developing, and executing advanced manufacturing, automation, and robotic technologies
• Focus on developing best-in-class strategies for existing & new products
• Ensuring 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
• Delivering solutions that integrate into digital manufacturing systems
• Meet data integrity requirements for customer satisfaction

• Selecting and directing suppliers of Off-The-Shelf (OTS) components
• Achieve target levels of safety, reliability, and precision

The location of this position is in Round Rock, Texas, USA

Who you are:

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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
• The ability to work in a regulated environment

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization
• Strong Leadership skills, Influence skills, and Change agent
• The ability to work effectively within a team environment 
• Process driven and experienced in standardizing and simplifying work processes
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills, advanced in MS PowerPoint and Excel
• The ability to develop executive level presentations and reports in an efficient manner
• Good stakeholder management skills across all levels
• Experience in working in a complex matrix organization
• Ability to deal with confidential information
• Ability to engage broad audiences to adopt new work processes and drive change
• A demonstrated commitment to safety

RSREMD

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

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