Automation Controls Engineer

Drummond Scientific Company, located just outside of Philadelphia, PA, is a vertically integrated company that leverages more than 75 years of experience to maintain its position as an elite manufacturer of custom, precision, microvolume liquid transfer devices. Drummond is home to more than 125 employees and has built a critical mass of engineering expertise in the areas of product development and automated equipment design. Drummond’s two locations comprise more than 60,000 square feet of space, including 1,300 sq-ft of clean-room, a 5,500 sq-ft machine shop, and 8 injection-molding machines. In total, the sum of Drummond’s engineering and manufacturing capabilities leads to the output of more than a billion pieces per year, all held to extremely high tolerances.

Our branded products are found in laboratories around the globe and are continuously recognized for their durability and reliability. Despite the notoriety gained from the products bearing the Drummond name, what truly establishes the company as an industry leader is its role as an original equipment manufacturer. Drummond’s OEM parts have revolutionized the field of in vitro fertilization and enable the diagnostic technologies of many of the largest, and most innovative, companies in the world.

At Drummond, we help our customers create and save lives.

Scope of Position:

In this role, you will report directly to the VP of Engineering and focus on creation and support of Drummond’s high-speed, automated manufacturing equipment.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

· Conceptualize, design, assemble, program, debug, and startup automation control systems for in-house equipment.

· Equipment design, installation, test, maintenance, and upgrades from beginning to end of life.

· Compare & evaluate design solution options and implement the most effective choice.

· Create design documentation for equipment sustainability (Flowcharts, Program comments, Schematics)

· Collaborate with Drummond engineers, operators, and management to solve production/design challenges.

· Troubleshoot manufacturing problems and design permanent solutions.

· Contribute to Drummond product designs to address new or continuing customer needs.

Required Education:

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering or mathematics or relevant experience

Required Skills & Experience:

· Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant industrial automation experience

· Experience implementing automation machinery including, but not limited to, PLCs, servo motors and drives, thermal controls, HMIs, and robotics.

· Writing PLC code (e.g., Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram, Sequential Function Charts) for custom automated manufacturing equipment

· Electrical panel layout and fabrication experience

· Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis to the software development process.

· Experience creating/programming operator HMI screens and integrating them with PLC control.

· Recognize and integrate new automation/inspection technologies to improve machine yield and utility.

· Desire to be “hands on” in the design, assembly, and maintenance of production equipment.

· Experience leading small project teams

· Experience selecting and integrating vision system cameras, lighting, and lenses.

· Excellent communicator and collaborator

· Familiarity with automation hardware and mechanical systems

· Exceptional problem solver with the ability and desire to think abstractly.

· Flexibility to deal with multiple project priorities and evolving deadlines.

· Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to assimilate quickly.

· Excellent organizational skills, documentation, and attention to detail

Desired Skills & Abilities:

· Experience in high-volume manufacturing

· Project management skills (scoping, budgeting, leadership, implementing)

· Experience designing within regulatory standards (e.g. FDA, ISO, UL)

· AutoCAD Electrical schematic creation

· Familiar with GIT or other revision control software

Travel Requirements:

· Travel will be <5%

Industry

· Medical device, Manufacturing, Glass

Employment Type

· Full-time

Job Functions

· Engineering

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $96,973.00 - $102,584.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Broomall, PA 19008: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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