[ OE ] Principal Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly Process & Equipment

This role is embedded in the Automation Technology Group within our Global Operations Engineering team in Taiwan.

Your responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of experts to support production in high-speed assembly and packaging of our autoinjector systems
• Understand current practices and develop new or improved assembly processes, automation solutions and automated inspection methodologies based on in-depth processing experience, automation engineering fundamentals and equipment design knowledge.
• Promote use of new technologies and industry-leading trends. Provide highest level of technical expertise
• Lead engineering accountability for automated assembly and test equipment, device assembly and corresponding processes within our production system
• Lead critical event response and cross-functional root cause investigation teams
• Collaborate closely with Plant / Production manager, automation vendors and maintenance, quality and process development on performance/process improvements and trouble shooting
• Lead the development of improvement plans and requirements for capacity expansion and future equipment generations and production setups
• Lead commissioning and acceptance testing of new production equipment.
• Manage technology transfer (receiver function) of new equipment into mass production.
• Lead validation activities for new equipment and processes as necessary

Your qualification

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar education/experience
• Several years relevant industry experience; hands-on experience with high-speed automated assembly of plastic and metal components
• Deep understanding of equipment design, process automation and relevant sub-systems (pneumatic/electric actuators, cam-driven pick and place systems, optical/capacitive/inductive and other sensor technologies, servo-driven systems)
• Experience with commissioning, qualification and validation of large automation equipment and complex processes
• Advanced knowledge of common problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies
• Ability to lead complex investigations across multiple functions and disciplines – information gathering, hypothesis definition, test & verification planning
• Proven track record in leading and developing a team of highly specialized experts; preferably first management experience
• Passionate & committed self-starter with “can do” attitude, team player and taking responsibility to get the job done
• Previous exposure to a highly regulated industry (e.g. medical, pharmaceutical) and knowledge of relevant standards (e.g. ISO13485, cGMP) is a plus
• Intercultural and interdisciplinary communication skills; able to communicate effectively in English (verbal, written)
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin is a plus

We offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Flexible hours and working from home policy.
• Modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies
• Challenging assignments in a fast growing and innovative industry
• Position in a dynamic, international team of highly skilled professionals
• Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization