Manufacturing Automation Engineer

The role

You will design fixtures and specify robotics and automation equipment to build surgical staplers. You will support the development, implementation, and scaling of manufacturing processes.

What you will do

• Design semi-automated, automated, and manual fixturing and tooling for manufacturing operations.
• Work with external vendors to source custom and off-the-shelf production equipment.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes that scale as production volume grows.
• Provide engineering support on the production floor, troubleshooting equipment and process issues.
• Write and maintain manufacturing work instructions and process documentation.
• Train production personnel on new and revised processes.
• Support continuous improvement and quality projects.

Required qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, such as Industrial, Manufacturing, or Computer Engineering, with an expected graduatio
• Proficient in 3D CAD.
• Coursework or hands-on experience with production methods such as machining, injection molding, or assembly processes.
• Coursework or hands-on experience working from electrical schematics and I/O lists to wire, terminate, and troubleshoot sensors, I/O blocks, and motor control hardware at the machine or panel level.
• Willing to spend real time on a production floor, hands-on with equipment.

Nice to have

• SolidWorks preferred
• Exposure to robotics, automation, PLCs, or motion control is a plus
• An internship or co-op in medical device or another regulated manufacturing environment is a plus

About the company

Lexington Medical designs and manufactures AEON™ surgical stapling technology at its headquarters in Bedford, Massachusetts. Engineering, manufacturing, and quality work together under one roof.