Engineer 3 - Manufacturing Equipment Automation

Requisition ID : 32506

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world.

For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells.

With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient's life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve.

Advancing healthcare with heart.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference.

Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

Senior level engineering position providing technical support for development and qualification of automated manufacturing systems for a medical device company.

Position is expected to provide direction to resources internal and external to the organization while mentoring junior engineers and technicians.

Responsibilities include gathering requirements from internal customers, interfacing directly with machine integrators and ensuring system performance meets customer requirements.

Quick learner candidate is best suited for success with common activities including documentation of system requirements, oversight of machine build, acceptance testing, installation and debug, modification of machine control software, HMIs and data collection networks, qualification at site location and providing post validation production support .

Engineering resources will be working within a cross functional matrix, based in Denver Colorado, requiring travel to domestic and / or international machine integrators.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Design, installation and validation of automated systems for medical device manufacturing in a clean room environment.
• Development and execution of commissioning (FAT and SAT) protocols and reports
• Assumes accountability for delivery of complete manufacturing systems; starting with design inputs, concluding with design transfer.
• Maintains knowledge of latest technology and design practices to keep organization current with industry development.
• Perform independent evaluation, selection, and application in making adaptations and modifications to projects.
• Assigned total project leadership responsibilities of major capital projects.
• Provides leadership for the functional group's development, direction, and effectiveness, adhering to organizational policies and processes and supporting overall business and corporate objectives.
• Implements and understands FDA or regulatory requirements as necessary.
• Highlightsrisks and understands how to complete tasks, avoiding serious delays and considerable expenditure of time and resources.
• Advises team members pro-activelyon technical ideas and promotes skill development of team work.
• Interacts with peers across projects to secure resources and commitments.
• Handles frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.
• Presents effectivelycomplex technical information / analysis, and responds to questions from technical staff members and management.
• Works cooperatively and effectively within a team environment to achieve common goals and results, often influencing the outcome of the team(s).
• Work direction responsibility may include technicians and junior engineers.
• May work with manufacturing and other functional groups on manufacturing and regulatory compliance issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 6 years experience specifying, building and qualifying manufacturing systems.
• Two years of GMP manufacturing experience required.
• Medical Device and or Pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred.

Skills

• Requires demonstrated skills in technical innovation, technical leadership, mechanical and or electrical engineering.
• Knowledge of machine control systems including PLCs, HMI, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Preferred experience with Allen-Bradley control systems and Cognex vision systems.
• Ability to define process requirements from customer input.
• Stronginteractive skills in general communication, cross-functional participation and influence, mentoring and acceptance of guidance, technical leadership, project management, coordination with cross-functional team member, team behavior, and support for subordinates, junior engineers, technicians, and management.
• Strong technical problem solving skills.
• Mechanical and electronic aptitude to assist with equipment trouble-shooting.
• Understanding of and adherence to GMP practices and FDA regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively.

An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.

LOCATION

Littleton, Colorado (primary) and Lakewood, Colorado (secondary) - Candidates willing to relocate to the area will be considered.

TRAVEL

Travel to domestic and international suppliers up to 25%.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• General Labor Environment requirements include : use of personal protective equipment, reading, speaking, hearing, walking, bending, standing, stretching / reaching, hand / finger dexterity, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, or transporting up to 500 pounds via carts or mechanized equipment.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Target Pay Range : $107,000.00to$133,800.00 -Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data

Target Bonus on Base : 7.0%

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family.

Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more.

To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates.

For us, it's about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

• Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
• In 2019, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1 billion in revenue.
• We employ nearly 7,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo.
• We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.

S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries.

• Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare.
• Respect - Appreciative of others
• Integrity - Guided by our mission
• Care - Empathetic to patients
• Quality - Committed to excellence
• Creativity - Striving for innovation
• We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $1.3 million USD since 2007.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment.Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.