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: In the role of Manufacturing Automation Engineer you will develop, enhance, and maintain manufacturing equipment and automation systems at a nucleotide manufacturing site. In this role you will drive engineering improvements that strengthen safety, quality, reliability, and operational efficiency in a regulated ISO 13485 environment. The operation consists of a 37,000 sqft facility operating a wide variety of robotic equipment including automated handling of labware, vision systems and small scale precision liquid handling. In this role you will lead or contribute to automation projects from concept through implementation, commissioning, documentation, operator training, and handoff to operations. • Program manufacturing equipment such as Festo and ACS Motion control platforms, Panasonic FP0H, Visual Studio C# Windows applications, and PIC microcontrollers to control motion platforms, valves and end effectors. • Analyze production and equipment data to identify and implement improvements in uptime, throughput, cycle time, quality and safety. • Collaborate closely with safety and quality teams to maintain adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards. • Use SolidWorks and PDM to create, revise, and maintain engineering drawings and BOMs. • Create accurate SOPs and maintenance documentation. • Train operators on safe, effective use of new or modified systems. • Implement good engineering practices as well as adherence to management of changes policies. • Work safely and effectively in a live manufacturing environment using standard laboratory PPE. • Effectively communicate and collaborate across Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to deliver robust solutions. • This position involves less than 5% travel. Who You Are Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, etc.). • 2+ years of experience programming or configuring automation systems using PLC, PC-based, microcontroller, or comparable control platforms. • 1+ years of experience in technical documentation, work instructions, or training materials. • 1+ years of experience designing, troubleshooting or prototyping electromechanical systems in a laboratory, manufacturing, industrial, or comparable environment. Preferred Qualifications: • Strong communication and collaboration skills across operations, quality, safety, maintenance, and engineering teams. • Ability to develop clear technical documentation, work instructions, and training materials. • Experience with equipment qualification, validation, change control, risk assessment, and/or technical investigations. • Proficiency with source control and documented software release practices. • Experience using Foundry, Tableau, Power BI or similar tools to provide quality and cost savings insights. • Lean, Six Sigma, or structured continuous-improvement experience. Pay Range for this position: $69,500- $104,200 The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here. RSREMD What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety 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 a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!