Senior Technical Specialist

Innovation begins with a passion to improve patient lives. Our organization is driven by a commitment to excellence in structural heart innovation. With millions of patients served globally, each team member makes a meaningful contribution by enhancing patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet needs.
The Automation Engineer plays a key role in the development of complex automation systems, driving cross-functional alignment and ensuring robust, compliant, and efficient manufacturing processes.
Key responsibilities include developing bespoke automation solutions based on technology roadmaps, ownership of funding proposals, initial design, development of proof of concept, system testing, solution provider/supplier selection and management, and rollout of automation solutions to other sites.
Experience in robotics, vision, and electrical engineering is preferred.
These tasks support the design, prototyping, assembly, and development of automation of existing processes and mechanical components.
The Automation Engineer leads the design activities, analysis, modification, and integration of robotics, automation technologies, and processes related to equipment, ensuring applicability to programs and products, handling high complexities.
Complete proposals for funding of automation solutions for internal and external audiences
Lead collaboration with cross-functional partners to conduct complex technical experiments, research, and design various prototypes to achieve consensus and make informed technical decisions.
Lead improvement activities within internal or external teams, or manufacturing processes to drive enhancements and improve efficiency.
Utilize metrics to perform continuous improvement.
Train, coach, and guide junior/senior engineers on complex technical tasks.
Review works and may direct others to supervise.
Lead the development and influence multiple development teams and various technical domains to support and drive improvements and changes.
Establish and enforce engineering standards, best practices, and methodologies to ensure efficiency and quality engineering results.
What you'll need (Required):
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a Scientific field, and a minimum of 6 years experience working in automation domain (robotics/vision or electrical experience preferred)
What else we look for (Preferred):
Expert skills (with years of proven record) in mechanical design, programming skills (PLC, Robotics, or vision), or electrical design,
Demonstrates proficiency in creating excellent technical documentation, white papers, and technical write-ups,
Ability to translate technical information to all levels of the organization,
Capable of delivering effective presentations on complex technical information and project activities,
Knowledge of applicable regulations for the industry is a plus,
Substantial understanding of processes and equipment used in assigned work,
Extensive knowledge and understanding of principles, statistics, theories, and concepts relevant to Engineering,
Advanced problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills with proven record,
Strict attention to detail,
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, including the ability to manage vendors and project stakeholders,
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills,
Must be able to work in a team environment, including frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts,
Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects,
Adhere to all company rules and requirements and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control,
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels,
Demonstrates strong technical leadership, influences multiple development teams and various technical domains, supports and drives company improvements and changes.