Sr Equipment Eng (S/W automation) - 26351

Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Sr Equipment Eng (S/W automation) - 26351 Job Description:Description: The Senior Equipment Engineer (s/w automation) will devise new approaches to problems encountered. Engineering specialty is the design and development of R&D, pilot and production capital equipment (jigs, fixtures, tooling and automated machines) per ISO 9000 standards. Work is usually independently performed with general instructions as to the objectives expected. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Independently perform work which involves conventional types of plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment with relatively few complex features for which there are precedents. Lead project teams coordinating the efforts of engineers, technicians and other professionals of various disciplines/departments to design, develop, and continuously improve medical device products. Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope. Perform work which involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such a conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials, and difficult coordination requirement. Perform engineering work typically including one of the following: capital equipment design and development (including jigs, fixtures, tooling and automated machines), test of materials, preparation of specifications (to include layout, assembly and detail drawings, and electrical /pneumatic schematics), process study, report preparation, research and purchase of commercial components, validation of all equipment, and other activities of wide scope requiring broad knowledge of precedents in equipment design and development and good knowledge of principles and practices of related specialties. Interfaces with vendors and other outside specialists. Interface with various departments necessary for design, assembly, and implementation of equipment. Perform responsibilities required by the Quality System and other duties as assigned or requested. Qualifications: BS in related discipline, plus 5-8 years directly related experience. Or, MS +2-4 years directly related experience; or, the equivalent combination of education and experience required to perform at this level. Experience in machine design and automation, preferably in medical device or semiconductor industry. Technical drafting experience in CAD (Pro/E and/or SolidWorks. Solid modeling experience using 3D-CAD (i.e. Pro/E and/or SolidWorks) preferred. Solid knowledge in automation: use of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's), motion control, process control, and sensors. Computer literacy necessary (IBM PC-compatible). Individual will have function of either project leader or team member as required by equipment related to new product development, pilot or production support projects (VIP, CIP).Job Experience:Description: The Senior Equipment Engineer (s/w automation) will devise new approaches to problems encountered. Engineering specialty is the design and development of R&D, pilot and production capital equipment (jigs, fixtures, tooling and automated machines) per ISO 9000 standards. Work is usually independently performed with general instructions as to the objectives expected. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Independently perform work which involves conventional types of plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment with relatively few complex features for which there are precedents. Lead project teams coordinating the efforts of engineers, technicians and other professionals of various disciplines/departments to design, develop, and continuously improve medical device products. Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope. Perform work which involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such a conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of standard materials, and difficult coordination requirement. Perform engineering work typically including one of the following: capital equipment design and development (including jigs, fixtures, tooling and automated machines), test of materials, preparation of specifications (to include layout, assembly and detail drawings, and electrical /pneumatic schematics), process study, report preparation, research and purchase of commercial components, validation of all equipment, and other activities of wide scope requiring broad knowledge of precedents in equipment design and development and good knowledge of principles and practices of related specialties. Interfaces with vendors and other outside specialists. Interface with various departments necessary for design, assembly, and implementation of equipment. Perform responsibilities required by the Quality System and other duties as assigned or requested. Qualifications: BS in related discipline, plus 5-8 years directly related experience. Or, MS +2-4 years directly related experience; or, the equivalent combination of education and experience required to perform at this level. Experience in machine design and automation, preferably in medical device or semiconductor industry. Technical drafting experience in CAD (Pro/E and/or SolidWorks. Solid modeling experience using 3D-CAD (i.e. Pro/E and/or SolMinimum Education Required: BachelorYears of Experience Required: More than 5 yearsExpected Travel Time: None Please visit us online at www.bostonscientific.com for more information.