Who we want-

• Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.

• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.

• Detail-oriented process improvers. Critical thinkers who naturally see opportunities to develop and optimize work processes – finding ways to simplify, standardize and automate.

Stryker Joint Replacement is seeking to hire a Staff Automation Engineer to support manufacturing in Mahwah, New Jersey.

What you will do-

• Provide technical support and coverage for the equipment within Stryker JR Plant specifically related to electrical, control and PLC subsystems

• Provide technical production support including troubleshooting of complex manual, semi-automated and automated manufacturing equipment

• Execute small/medium manufacturing projects including machine automation and PLC control projects including equipment capacity, part transfers, cost reduction projects

• Support equipment purchases following established standards in regards to electrical, control and control system sub-components and equipment

• Work directly with vendors on tooling, process improvements for existing or new applications

• Mentor other process specialists, engineers and technicians to expand knowledgebase of electrical, controls and machine design

• Partner with maintenance, engineering and tool room to address line-down issues regarding equipment and process issues and non-conformances

• Program numerous pieces of numerical code and/or PLC controlled metal fabrication, assembly, finishing and manufacturing equipment

• Assist in validation activities within engineering team, including periodic reviews, equipment qualifications, process validations, production part approval process

What you need-

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering - preferred

• 4+ years related work experience including manufacturing controls, software, programming or electrical engineering required

• Direct experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, debugging, and maintenance required

• Industrial Automation Application/Software knowledge required

• Rockwell Automation software knowledge - highly preferred

Other Preferred Qualifications:

• Inductive Automation Ignition

• Siemens Step 7-Micro/WIN

• Rockwell Automation Connected Components Workbench

•  SQL Server Management Studio

• Python

• Qt Designer

• FANUC Robot Programming (WeldPRO, PaintPRO)

• Industrial Equipment hardwire design (safety circuits, power circuits, etc)

• Cleco mProRemote Professional

• Cognex In-Sight Explorer & Datamax

• Keyence SZ-V Configurator

• Automation Direct C-more Programming Software

• Computer Networking (Wireshark, CISCO switch configuration)