Job Description
Job Overview:
LSI SOLUTIONS® founded in 1986, located in beautiful Victor, New York, is a dynamic and growing medical device company with over 500 employees dedicated to advancing minimally invasive surgical instruments through research, development, manufacturing, and marketing. We have doubled in size in just the last 4 years! The LSI Campus includes 10 buildings (170,000+ sq ft) on 95 meticulously cared for acres.
We are searching for passionate people looking to make a difference in the medical device industry. By joining LSI SOLUTIONS® an ISO 13485 certified company, you will become part of as energetic team working together to relentlessly pursue better patient outcomes with state-of-the-art devices. After all, our customer is ultimately the patient.
POSITION TITLE: Sr. Automation Mechanical Engineer
SHIFT HOURS: 8:00am to 5:00pm
LOCATION: Onsite at LSI Solutions in Victor, NY
SALARY RANGE: $101,000 to $139,000
JOB SUMMARY:
The Automation Mechanical Engineer is responsible for leading the design, debug, and installation of the mechanical aspects of automated systems for production and new product development activities. The Automation Mechanical Engineer is also responsible for researching, recommending, and implementing automated means to collect critical assembly and functional data to support production analytics. Supports development of specifications and validation of equipment. Support/Lead continuous improvement activities for existing manufacturing lines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Automation Mechanical Engineer I
- Support mechanical drawings/design for fabrication of equipment.
- Assist in the development of mechanical tooling and systems.
- Support existing production automated machinery.
- Support the development of fixturing related to testing and assembly.
- Support the development of work instructions, equipment operating procedures, calibrations, etc.
Automation Mechanical Engineer II
- All essential functions listed above.
- Draft/design mechanical tooling and systems and aid in Assembly.
- Participate in development of new test systems for New Product Development.
- Understand/develop mechanical drawings and Bill of Materials for fabrication & purchase of equipment.
- Assist in the development of line layout diagrams with Manufacturing Engineers.
- Author work instructions, equipment operating procedures, machine specifications etc.
- Assist in document control for LSI and integrator drawing packages for automated equipment.
- Supports Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) processes and root cause investigations.
- Debug existing production equipment.
Automation Mechanical Engineer III
- All essential functions listed above.
- Gather & contribute design feedback and insights in mechanical design reviews.
- Provide oversight and assistance in mechanical designs & build events.
- Work with 3rd party integrators for machine design & development.
- Represent Engineering during internal & external audits.
Senior Automation Mechanical Engineer
- All essential functions listed above.
- Establish mechanical standards for LSI.
- Strong understanding of LSI product line(s) that interact with Automation.
- Provide functional mechanical expertise, leadership, and mentorship to technicians & team members.
- Understand and communicate regulatory implications related to the Automation functions.
- Advanced knowledge and apply engineering mechanical principles, analytical techniques, and judgement to independently resolve major technical issues.
- Lead Projects from initiation to completion.
Principal Automation Mechanical Engineer
- All essential functions listed above.
- Lead mechanical development as needed with business partners.
- Strong understanding of LSI product line(s) that interact with Automation.
- Represent Engineering with LSI Leadership during strategic planning.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Stay current with mechanical technology advancements & bring innovations to improve the current designs.
- Support / mentor manufacturing and engineering staff.
- Coordination with appropriate supporting departments to ensure OSHA compliance and overall employee safety surrounding existing and proposed installations.
- Develop procedures, standards, and instructions to support installations (lockout - tagout, preventive maintenance, etc.).
- Maintains accurate and compliant documentation to meet Company and regulatory expectations.
- All other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- BS Engineering or technical discipline required.
- Knowledge of medical device technologies preferred.
- Knowledge of clean room practices preferred.
Automation Mechanical Engineer I
- Entry level relevant work experience.
Automation Mechanical Engineer II
- 3+ years of relevant work experience as Mechanical Engineer.
- Knowledge of best practices for high and low volume manufacturing equipment.
Automation Mechanical Engineer III
- 5+ years of relevant work experience.
- 3+ relevant engineering experience in medical device or other regulated industry.
- Experience developing high and low volume manufacturing equipment.
Senior Automation Mechanical Engineer
- 8+ years of relevant work experience.
- 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in medical device or other regulated industry.
- Experience leading high & low volume manufacturing equipment development.
Principal Automation Mechanical Engineer
- 12+ years of relevant work experience.
- 10+ years of relevant engineering experience in medical device or other regulated industry.
- Led application development for high & low volume manufacturing equipment development.
- Demonstrated examples of subject matter expert in a technology related to this position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Automation Mechanical Engineer I
- Participated in mechanical design projects.
- Participated in writing technical documentation.
- Familiar with 2D AutoCAD design for machine layouts.
- Familiar with SolidWorks and/or Inventor 3D design.
- Familiar with production statistics for manufacturing monitoring.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Effective verbal & written communication skills
Automation Mechanical Engineer II
- All above-listed Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Experience in 2D AutoCAD design for mechanical design & machine layouts.
- Experience in SolidWorks and/or Inventor 3D design.
- Understanding of production statistics for manufacturing monitoring.
- Experience in mechanical problem solving and writing technical documentation.
- Familiar with Project Management Skills.
- Familiar with Process Excellence tools – ex. FMEA, Cause & Effect, DOEs, etc.
- Understand and use lean manufacturing principles.
Automation Mechanical Engineer III
- All above-listed Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Proficient in 2D AutoCAD design for machine layouts.
- Proficient in SolidWorks and/or Inventor 3D design.
- Familiar with FEA (Finite Element Analysis).
- Familiar with automated machine controls (software and HMI functionality/design intent).
- Experience designing for barcode scanning, vision inspection (Cognex, Keyence), and robotics.
- Proficient in troubleshooting, mechanical problem solving and writing technical documentation/reports.
- Led problem solving events.
- Experience using Process Excellence tools – ex. FMEA, Cause & Effect, DOEs, etc.
- Demonstrated use of Project Management Skills.
- Experienced leading a cross-functional team.
Senior Automation Mechanical Engineer
- All above-listed Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Proficient in FEA (Finite Element Analysis).
- Proficient in Project Management Skills.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills, including presenting to Leadership.
- Demonstrated leadership capability across organization.
Principal Automation Mechanical Engineer
- All above-listed Knowledge, Skills & Abilities at an Expert Level.
- Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in applying engineering principles, analytical techniques, and judgement to independently resolve major technical issues.
- Experience leading technology development from initiation to completion with all business partners.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequently required to lift, carry, push, and/or pull from 10-20 lbs.
- Ability to periodically bend or kneel and use color vision/depth perception.
- Sitting, standing, and/or walking for up to eight hours per day.
- Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.
- Regularly required to communicate clearly and actively listen.
GENEROUS LSI BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Bonus Plan, 401(k) plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Product Discounts
- 15 Paid Holidays, PTO, Sick Time
- Medical, Vision and Dental effective first day of employment
- Employee Referral Bonuses
LSI SOLUTIONS® is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic.
Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran
