Production Automation Engineer
Hudson, NH
Job Details
- Business Area
- Production
- Country
- United States
- Location
- Hudson, NH
Production Automation Engineer
On-site • Hudson, NH
INTEGRA Biosciences Corporation is a leading provider of innovative liquid handling solutions serving the medical diagnostics, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food industries. We are committed to advancing scientific discovery through high-quality products, continuous innovation, and operational excellence.
We're looking for an experienced Process Automation Engineer (Manufacturing Engineer II), who is passionate about manufacturing innovation, automation, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy solving complex problems, designing automated solutions, and seeing your ideas come to life on the production floor, this is an opportunity to make a direct and visible impact.
What You'll Do
As a key member of our Manufacturing Engineering team, you'll identify opportunities to improve manufacturing performance and lead initiatives that deliver measurable results.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate manufacturing processes and implement improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and cost.
- Design and validate fixtures, tooling, workstations, and error-proofing solutions.
- Develop and deploy automation solutions using pneumatic, electrical, robotic, and machine vision technologies.
- Define equipment requirements, specifications, and statements of work for automation projects.
- Partner with automation suppliers and system integrators from concept through production launch.
- Lead automation projects, managing scope, schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables.
- Execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
- Develop and perform IQ/OQ/PQ validation activities for equipment and manufacturing processes.
- Create validation documentation, risk assessments, SOPs, and work instructions.
- Collaborate across departments to successfully introduce new equipment and processes.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Lead root cause investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience with manufacturing process development and automation systems.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, PFMEA, process capability analysis, and statistical problem-solving tools.
- Experience managing automation vendors and equipment integration projects.
- Strong project management, communication, and troubleshooting skills.
- Passion for continuous improvement and hands-on engineering solutions.
Ideal Experience
You'll stand out if you have experience with:
- PLCs and HMI applications
- Automated assembly equipment
- Fixture and tooling design
- Equipment validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Root Cause Analysis and corrective actions
- High-volume manufacturing environments
- SolidWorks or similar CAD platforms
- Project & Vendor Management
- Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma
Location and eligibility requirements:
- This role is based in Hudson, NH. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Benefits
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserve the right to revise the job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the primary functions of the position satisfactorily and that, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the primary functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
INTEGRA Biosciences US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, uniform service, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Thank you!