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Danaher Corporation Automation Controls Engineer in Indianapolis, Indiana
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences’ mission is to empower those seeking answers to life’s most important scientific and healthcare questions. With a legacy spanning 80+ years, we have long been a trusted partner to our customers, who are working to transform science and healthcare with the next groundbreaking discovery. As part of our team of more than 2,900 associates across 130 countries, you’ll help drive our vision of accelerating answers—and our commitment to excellence.
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.
Do you want to work in Automation supporting Plastics Operation? Do you enjoy troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing machines? Then read on!
We are currently seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to support automation engineering activities at the Indianapolis Site for Life Science Consumable. This role supports efforts to resolve product and/or process technical issues impacting product quality and delivery. Responsible for solving complex issues in a precision injection molding and injection blow molding environment through structured problem solving and development / implementation of solutions that meet quality and production goals while adhering to company procedures and industry and regulatory standards.
This position is part of the Plastics Manufacturing Engineerin g Team located in Indianapolis, Indiana and will be an onsite position.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
C onfiguring, program m ing, testing, and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment (PLC based control systems and associated components: i.e., HMI, robotics, servomotors, vision systems, vacuum/pressure controls, pneumatic actuators , barcode readers etc.).
Create documentation including, but not limited to operating procedures , design input requirements, specifications, testing protocols, installation, and service procedures. Perform change orders and release processes.
Author acceptance test and validation protocols and reports
Modify existing equipment to improve product quality, increase part throughput, decrease cost, and strengthen safety measures
Support manufacturing team to keep the factory tools running at expected output levels.
The essential requirements for the job include:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or relevant Engineering field with minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
Proficient in PLC programming. A plus if proficient in platforms Allen-Bradley ControlLogix & CompactLogix and Yaskawa MotionWorks IEC.
Experience in hands-on support of manufacturing/production machinery involved in high volume discrete manufacturing.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a strong technical understanding of manufacturing equipment. Ability to use the troubleshooting process to systematically break down and solve complex problems.
Highly organized and can balance multiple tasks at a given time.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
Programming and troubleshooting of Yaskawa Motoman robotics systems.
Machine networking including connecting machinery to internal networks for data collection and remote connections.
Working with SCADA & MES software Ignition and/or Wonderware.
Working in a global environment. Strong communication, written and oral presentation skills (English).
Working with AutoCAD Electrical and modification of electrical schematics
Medical device/Pharma industry. Experience in writing/executing IQ, OQ, and PQ Protocols.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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