Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - Controls

About the role

Roche Diagnostics' Internal Manufacturing Indianapolis leads the strip manufacturing of its blood glucose monitoring portfolio and, in the future, sensor manufacturing for continuous glucose monitoring. As a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer on the Equipment Performance team, you will lead continuous improvement of the automated equipment that makes these products, optimize equipment performance through data-driven projects, run validation activities and act as the technical expert for operators and technicians.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods, procedures and processes for products, components and assemblies.
• Improve automated and electromechanical processes by researching and testing methods and materials, and by gathering input from operators and maintenance technicians.
• Coordinate with design and process development engineering on the release of new products to manufacturing, help estimate manufacturing costs and recommend tooling and process requirements.
• Manage multiple projects and their time scopes, and ensure process changes follow validation policies and procedures.
• Design testing methods and confirm that fabrication, assembly and installation meet quality standards.
• Assist department leadership, train and advise lower-level staff, and support initiatives such as information and life cycle management.
• Take part in the on-call rotation for off-shift and weekend production support.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related field with 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's/PhD in Engineering with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience must include troubleshooting, modifying and/or developing industrial equipment controls systems (PLCs, HMIs, motion control).
• Preferred: experience with controls systems on high-volume, high-speed equipment, familiarity with GMP in a regulated medical device or pharmaceutical environment, and training in process improvement methodologies (LSS, PDCA).

Required skills

• Analytical thinking, strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and modifying control system programs, configurations and electrical systems.
• Preferred: RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk View SE/ME, Cognex Insight Explorer, electrical troubleshooting, motion controls, sensors, distributed I/O (Profibus/Ethernet IP) and robotics.

What we offer

• Salary range of $84,900 - $157,700 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
• A discretionary annual bonus and eligibility for a long-term incentive program.
• Relocation benefits are available for this role.