Senior Equipment Engineer

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a highly skilled Equipment/Validation Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sustaining multiple fully automated production lines. This role requires a strong emphasis on documentation and compliance with industry standards. Training will be provided on some systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate documentation for the detailed specification, design, development and testing of new equipment & automated systems

• Develop, test and install code changes to existing equipment under change control

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of code to medical device standards

• Actively participate among cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to required quality standards.

• Analyse, understand & fault-find as necessary on complex automation equipment

• Ensure all validation activities are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Responsible for the introduction and validation of new equipment.

• Provide technical support and make informed decisions on hardware and architecture selection

• Works with Value Streams to identify opportunities for equipment improvement – automation, vision systems, robotics, etc.

• Meets with vendors to review equipment proposals, vendor selection, and capital approval.

• Develop a detailed understanding of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and use of same to drive optimum equipment utilisation/operation.

• Identify equipment & automated system upgrades as part of continuous improvement programs, improving equipment/systems in terms of performance, quality, and availability.

• Establishes and supports a work environment of continuous improvement that supports Quality policy, Quality System & the appropriate regulations for the area.

• Develop detailed knowledge & understanding in all aspects of automation systems including PLC, HMI, vision, robotics, PC software, and databases.

• Maintain and develop the team’s technical and trouble shooting skills.

• Providing technical leadership on maintenance and equipment issues.

Education & Experience:

• Degree in Automation/Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Software or related Engineering discipline with at least 7 years relevant experience

• Experience working with automation systems & automated production equipment essential

• Excellent working knowledge of PLCs: Allen Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff, GE Fanuc, Mitsubishi, Omron, Toshiba etc.

• Experience of HMI or SCADA programming and configuration

• Hands-on working experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC’s a distinct advantage.

• Hands-on working experience with Robotics & Vision system applications is an advantage.

• Problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Excellent analytical and technical problem-solving skills essential

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong Leadership & Influencing skills

• Works well within a team environment and on own initiative

• Ability to document own work clearly and precisely

• Excellent communication skills

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

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