Senior Automation / Controls Engineer - Manufacturing
ICU Medical, Inc.

Salt Lake City, Utah

Posted in Manufacturing and Production


Job Info


Job Description

Position is 100% onsite role in Salt Lake City, UTAH

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

The Sr. Automation / Controls Engineer has a leadership role providing solutions to complex problems, machine upgrades, creates machine specs, and outsources machine builds. A key player to support business unit needs with respect to data collection, scrap and MUV reduction, OEE and yield improvements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Experience with high volume fully automated production machines.
  • Hands on experience with the following but not limited to: Machine design, machine fixture design, CAM driven machines, pneumatic actuators, servos, stepper motors, EFD dispensing valves, vision systems, sensors, sonic welding, pick-and-place mechanisms, pad printing, electrical test instruments, air-leak testers.
  • Extensive experience with PLC (preferably Allen Bradley) control, HMI, I/Os
  • Experience with electrical hardware, schematics, and wiring.
  • Networking and automatic data acquisition.
  • Determine machine requirements, evaluate needs and translate them into feasible and economical equipment solutions.
  • Capable to perform reverse engineering, measure and spec out tooling, and create 3D models and 2D drawings. Must be proficient in SolidWorks.
  • Provide knowledge on capabilities of key automation suppliers and providers of automation design and equipment manufacturing.
  • Experience with lean manufacturing experience (yield improvements, machine uptime improvements, MUV/scrap reduction, changeover time reduction)
  • Experience with process validation support IQ/OQ/PQ
  • Six-Sigma Methodology (DOE, Process Capability, Gage R&R, etc). -
  • Diagnose and provide feedback for product nonconformance, CAPAs, and customer complaints.
  • Direct experience required in formulating detailed project plans and managing activities/tasks and track progress electronically.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate concepts, challenges, and project plans to all levels of the organization.
Knowledge & Skills
  • Extensive experience using project and program planning tools and software packages to create, manage, and track project results.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated business acumen and successful experience managing all aspects of programs, including communicating with stakeholders and directing matrixed teams and resources.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively communicate program plans, proposals, and results.
Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
  • 7+ years of experience in related field
Work Environment
  • This is largely a sedentary role.
  • This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment with occasional work performed in a clean room environment.
  • Must be able to occasionally move and lift objects of up to 25 pounds
  • Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time


About Us

ICU Medical has consistently provided you with clinical innovations that help solve real-world challenges.

With the acquisition of Hospira Infusion Systems in 2017 and Smiths Medical in 2022, we are now a global market leader with a complete line of clinically-essential IV therapy and high-value critical care products for hospital, alternate site, and home care settings.

We're ready to bring you consistent quality, innovation, and value in more areas than ever. Our focus allows us to bring you:
  • Dedicated and non-dedicated IV sets and needlefree connectors clinically proven to provide an effective barrier against bacterial transfer and colonization.
  • The industry's broadest IV smart pump offering covering large volume, pain management, and ambulatory needs.
  • IV medication safety software providing full IV-EHR interoperability with the highest customer satisfaction and compatibility with more EHR systems than any other company.
  • Significant US IV solutions manufacturing and supply capabilities.
ICU Medical EEO Statement:

ICU Medical is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment regardless of race, color, nationality or national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the employment selection process, please contact us at humanresources@icumed.com. We are committed to providing equal access and opportunities for all candidates.

ICU Medical EEO Policy Statement

OFCCP Equal Opportunity Posters

"Know Your Rights" Poster
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

ICU Medical CCPA Notice to Job Applicants



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