Job Description

KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a Process Automation Manufacturing Engineer. This is an 18 month contract position.

The Process Automation Engineer oversees the assembly and integration of manufacturing equipment, tooling, jigs, and fixtures for the manufacturing of medical devices (Medical Class III products, active implantable devices). Write programs and characterize processes for applications such as laser welding, resistance welding, adhesive dispensing, liquid injection molding, PLC/HMI, and vision inspection. Develop R &D pilot lines for new products. Ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) through concurrent engineering practices.

• Duties are focused on developing manufacturing equipment and processes in collaboration with R&D and New Product Introduction, including cost estimation/analysis, parts procurement, equipment/tooling assembly, feasibility plan/testing/reports, manufacturing equipment definition/debug/characterization, tooling definition/debug/ characterization, process definition/debug/ characterization, software programming definition/debug/characterization , training, and transfer of equipment into manufacturing.
• Responsible for programming manufacturing equipment including process control, sequence of operation, operator interface, and alarm handling.
• Develop new processes and implement production methods, tooling, testing for emerging new products by interfacing with R&D in coordinating the release of new products.
• Identify automation opportunities, estimate manufacturing cost, determine time standards and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines.
• Develop, characterize and optimize technologies and processes using statistical techniques (SPC), engineering knowledge and experience.
• Create and maintain production documentation and assembly procedures,
• Conform to FDA QSR
• Identify, organize, plan, track and close out problems related to system hardware, quality, reliability, and cost on new and existing products

Requirements:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering, Master\'s degree preferred
• 5+ years engineering experience with automated equipment and process development
• Able to work from CAD drawings, and schematics to create and modify manufacturing equipment and tooling
• SolidWorks or CREO 3D CAD for creating and modifying drawings
• AutoCAD for schematic and facilities layout development
• MiniTab or equivalent for statistical analysis
• Experience with software in all or some of the following: motion control/robotics, PLC, HMI, vision application, Basic, C/C++

• Experience developing manufacturing processes including all or some of the following: motion control, laser welding, liquid injection molding, resistance welding, vision inspection, and general aspects of assembly automation.
• Machine shop experience

Job Requirements

ABOUT KORE1
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.

Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1\'s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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