Senior Staff R&D Automation Engineer

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title:

Senior Staff R&D Automation Engineer

Reporting To:

Manager Sr., Engineering

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Salt Lake City, UT

For over 20 years, Moog Medical has been designing proven, reliable, and easy-to-use infusion pumps and enteral feeding pumps that provide precise and steady fluid delivery, allowing our patients to live life more fully.

We are currently searching for a Senior Staff Level Automation Engineer to join our team.

The Sr. Staff Automation Engineer is responsible to ensure the highest possible professional standards and integrity are maintained in the development of electromechanical test and assembly fixtures for medical devices.  Responsible for developing within a regulated framework.  This involves defining tasks and objectives and ensuring the most efficient use of company resources to meet these goals.  This position will work collaboratively with cross functional teams to ensure equipment and fixtures meet rigorous quality/safety and schedule goals.

Core Responsibilities:

Design and develop manual and automated test and assembly equipment/fixtures within framework of ISO and GMP

• Define architecture and requirements for control system, mechanical and electrical design  
• Design, develop, test and document solutions for assembly and test fixtures/equipment
• Document design by creating drawings, specifications, technical reports, etc.
• Collaborate with development and manufacturing engineers to create fixture designs that meet functional requirements and manufacturing capabilities.
• Conduct performance evaluations of fixtures and adjust designs as necessary to optimize efficiency and reliability.
• Develop and maintain documentation for control systems, including schematics, programming code, and user manuals.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to control systems and fixtures in production environments.
• Stay updated on industry trends and technological advancements that can enhance fixture design and functionality.
• Verify documentation for other engineers

Technical Leadership and Project Management

• Manage assigned projects by developing schedules, cost estimates, design development activities, documentation, verification/validation activities, etc.
• Manage development costs and schedules
• Provide development team leadership, Coordinate work efforts of other team members
• Document development through verbal and written status reports
• Communicate project status to team members and management
• Provide solutions in technical challenges and implement improvements

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field and 5+ years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency in relevant programming languages such as PLC programming.
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) in designing fixtures.
• Ability to be innovative in the design and development of medical equipment
• Strong understanding of control theory and systems integration.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to apply engineering principles to the design and manufacture of equipment
• Project management skills
• Ability to analyze and solve technical problems
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as ability to independently function in technical capacities
• Knowledge of FDA regulations and quality systems is a plus.

How we care for you: 

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance 
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages 
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentor