Job Description

Our Opening and Your Responsibilities

Mettler Toledo Rainin is seeking an Automation Engineer for its Oakland, CA location. The Automation Engineer is responsible for supporting the manufacturing of precision instruments (pipettes and consumables) that meet our quality and performance standards. The Automation Engineer will participate in, design, development, sustaining, research, and the continuous improvement of in house automation projects in a high volume manufacturing environment. The Automation Engineer is also responsible for supporting delivering on key targets for cost, quality, delivery, and safety. The position\'s key responsibilities include the following:

• Supports NextGen automation strategy by actively participating in development of the concepts, justification, and prototyping. Execute on chosen initiatives assigned execution.
• As assigned supports automation engineering activities for the entire Oakland, California plant.
• Identifies opportunities for automation solutions. Designs, provides concepts, ROI justification and budgets for proposed automation. Oversees project management of multiple concurrent projects involving both in house design and contract manufacturing. Projects encompass plant layout and the specification, design, qualification and implementation of automation solutions. Identifies, quantifies and plans for risks associated with automation projects.
• Actively participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives by executing automation projects.
• Generate cost savings by implementing improving existing or deploying cost effective new automation into production.
• Supports optimizing existing automation to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• As assigned, investigates and addresses quality issues that maybe have been caused by automation equipment and initiates appropriate corrective action.
• As assigned, develops, maintains and troubleshooting (hardware & software) of robotic equipment in a production environment.
• Motion control optimizations via programming to improve robotic functions. PLC and HMI programming.
• Proactively identifying deficiencies in current automation (upstream and downstream processes).
• Supports NPDI by providing automation expertise to ensuring successful transfer of new products from R&D to Production by designing, procuring & qualifying equipment.
• Ensures automation projects are in compliance with all ISO procedures.
• Oversees the installation & qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) of the new manufacturing equipment.
• Provides 2nd level technical support to automation equipment technicians as needed.
• Performs role with integrity, high sense of accountability, pursuing innovation, and delivering quality, driving continuous improvement & using resources wisely.

What You Need to Succeed

The qualified applicant must have at least a Bachelor\'s degree (or foreign equivalent) in mechanical engineering or related field and 3 years of experience, which must include all the following:

• CAD software such as Inventor or SolidWorks; and
• Designing and specifying components/equipment used in Automated solutions including one or more of the following: Pneumatics, Sensors, Robots, End of Arm Tooling (EOAT).

Required experience must also include 2 years of experience in the following skills:

• Evaluating designs/solutions through analysis, testing, risk assessment, and simulation;
• Working with other departments/cross functional teams;
• Executing/managing projects from the concept phase to installation/deployment; and
• Designing Automation Equipment that meets established requirements.

Required experience must also include 1 year of experience working with suppliers/machine shops for successful fabrication of components.

May work from home 1-2 days/week.

Wage range: $105,685 - $147,153.

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Our Offer to You

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching - all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, educational matching gift program, perks and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
• Global market strength and worldwide leadership in precision instrumentation
• A brand name that is identified worldwide with precision, quality, and innovation
• Thousands of patents, design and innovation awards across Mettler Toledo
• Global recognition for the quality of our products and services

About Mettler Toledo

Working at Mettler Toledo means you are impacting the world in important ways. Our precision measuring devices span the world\'s laboratories, production facilities, and retail stores. We manufacture, sell, and service instruments that detect, measure, and weigh - from the infinitely small to the largest of vehicles or airplanes.

• We help feed the world. We impact how food is produced, packaged and made safe.
• We help keep you healthy. Our instruments make it possible for scientists to develop new drugs and bring life-saving medicines to the world.
• Mettler Toledo products are important to the production and consistent quality of every kind of consumer product.

Mettler Toledo Rainin manufactures pipettes, one of the most basic tools used in every type of chemistry laboratory and many kinds of biological laboratories. Rainin\'s pipettes consistently rank among the top premium pipette brands in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Equal Opportunity Employment

METTLER TOLEDO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For those who prioritize precision, Mettler Toledo is precisely where you belong.

Job Reference #

14347

Preferred Location

California

Oakland

Job Type

Full-time

Pay Range

$105,685 - $147,153

Legal Entity

Mettler-Toledo Rainin, LLC [Delaware]

7500 Edgewater Dr, Oakland, CA 94621 United States

+1 (800) 472-4646

Mettler Toledo