R&D Electrical Automation Engineer III

Since 1985, Welch Fluorocarbon, a UFP Technologies company, has specialized in providing thermoformed and heat-sealed products to a variety of customers. We utilize the best, thin, high-performance films. Welch Fluorocarbon was founded to answer the industry's demand for high-performance plastic products.

Our corporate culture is a true team environment where there is a presence of clear purpose, the strength of real community and the celebration of individual creativity. Every day we prove that "the whole is always greater than the sum of its parts." The foundation of our culture is based on the core ideology of balance. As part of our culture and promoting balance for Team Members lives, Welch provides a competitive benefits package.

Welch Fluorocarbon offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
• 401K with a matching contribution
• Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee discounts and much more!

Location: This position is full-time on-site in Dover, NH. The position holder will need to be within commuting distance (within 45 min).

Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the United States to be considered for this opportunity. Employment based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position.

• As key technical member of the project team, be a key member of a diverse team of professionals developing custom automation solutions for our customers complex challenges.
• Designs, programs, simulates, and tests automated machinery to streamline manufacturing processes. Considers automation workflow, production layout, and safety measures when designing automated machinery processes.
• Lead the design, programming, and integration of electrical automation systems.
• Evaluate and drives implementation of new methods or technologies for continual improvement of quality, safety and efficiency.
• Manage new equipment procurement projects by interfacing with outside vendors, developing engineering specifications, and drafting and reviewing qualification protocols.
• Creates and revises manufacturing documents, specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety instructions, validation protocols, risk assessments, and procedures and other technical documents to ensure compliant, efficient and safe procedures.
• Adheres to international and local regulatory standards for design, process, and safety considerations.
• Develop timelines, scope of work, project plans, and cost estimates for development programs/tasks, providing timely communication on program progress.
• Leads design of experiments, validation, completion of testing and analysis of data.
• Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to more junior engineers and technicians.
• Troubleshooting of complex automation system issues to discover root cause and implement permanent solutions.
• Other miscellaneous tasks as may be assigned from the Research & Development Team Leader.

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in an Engineering (or Engineering Technology) field; Electrical or Software engineering is preferred, but other disciplines will also be considered.
• At least 6 years of demonstrated product/process development experience in an applicable engineering area.
• Background in automation control systems, including but not limited to: Programming Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), motion control, vision systems, servos, robots, etc.
• Experience with commonly used engineering systems, methods of analysis, and business tools. Experience with SolidWorks, SolidWorks Electrical, SolidWorks PDM, GXWorks, and C-More is desired but not required.
• Strong statistical analysis, experimental design (DOE) experience is highly desirable.
• Risk and hazard analysis using FMEA and well considered design reviews.
• Proficient with the layout and building of electrical panels.
• Documentation systems; change orders, writing specs, quality systems, ISO requirements.
• Proficient in simple computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. with the ability to learn new ones.
• Air and motor vehicle travel (either in the US or internationally) when required (<5% of time).

UFP Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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