CooperVision is a global leader in the contact lens industry, dedicated to helping improve the way people see each day. Since its beginning, the company has been advancing the industry by developing lenses backed by cutting-edge research and advanced materials and optics.  CooperVision has become a trusted and reliable partner for eye care professionals and lens wearers around the world. Whether addressing common vision correction needs, such as astigmatism, or more challenging issues, such as irregular cornea and childhood myopia, CooperVision brings a refreshing perspective to vision care backed by the world's most complete line of spherical, toric, multifocal, and specialty lenses, along with the broadest portfolio of products to treat childhood myopia.

What We?ll Offer You

At CooperVision, our effort to improve lives begins with our employees. We are committed to developing people as a critical global differentiator and our most important asset. We empower employees to succeed, rewarding great thinking and hard work with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a special focus on wellness. Our commitment to our core values and a diverse, inclusive, employee-centric culture fuels a deeply engaged, high-performing organization. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com

Job Summary:

The  Automation Engineer is responsible for supporting the Global Technical Innovations Group during the selection and definition of future manufacturing platforms, modifications of existing technology or introduction of new products on current manufacturing lines. These projects include but is not limited to activities such as capacity analysis evaluation, concepts modeling, vendor technical discussions, assembly analysis, materials and components analysis, prototyping testing, and user requirements definitions. 

What you will do:

Automation Design

?    Support proof of concept definition and execution activities

?    PLC software development and troubleshooting

?    Human Machine Interface (HMI) software development and troubleshooting

?    Interact with data sources, such as databases

?    Verification and troubleshooting of equipment wiring, pneumatics, and automation components

?    Evaluate and troubleshoot applications programming code

?    Automation design evaluation

Vendor Management

?    Support user requirements definition for new equipment and/or systems

?    Request equipment proposals

?    Participate in vendor technical discussions

?    Review equipment design documentation and drawings

?    Monitor vendor timeline adherence

?    Support vendor commissioning phase

Project Implementation

?    Provide support during equipment installation activities

?    Support equipment commissioning and systems integration

?    Support equipment and process qualification activities

?    Support engineering studies definition and execution

?    Support equipment performance monitoring and evaluation

 

Travel:  Must be willing to travel approximately 10% - 25%

What you will bring: 

Experience:

?    0 - 2 years of experience in a medical device or pharmaceutical industry.

?    Experience in manufacturing equipment implementation projects is highly desirable.

Education:

?    Bachelor?s degree in Electrical, Software, Mechanical, Computer Engineering or related field.  

?    EIT or PE license highly desirable and CIAPR member.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

?    Understanding PLC software tools such as Studio 5000, RSLogix, etc.

?    Understanding of PLC and HMI programming tools.

?    Understanding of servo-driven systems, robotics.

?    Basic knowledge of automation components.

?    Basic knowledge and understanding of communications networking.

?    Excellent organization skills, ability to multi-task, and a commitment to timely follow-up; strong results orientation.

?    Able to communicate professionally across a wide variety of employee levels and locations.  

?    Bilingual (English/Spanish)

?    Strong technical writing and presentation skills

Bonus If You 

?    Have knowledge in applications programming using development environments such as Visual Basic, C#, or any other type of structured text syntax.

?    Have knowledge in virtualization, and/or exposure to virtualized systems.

?    Possess a strong analytical mind and can juggle multiple tasks while meeting stringent deadlines 

?    Want to make an impact. You're driven to be the best. You challenge yourself by setting goals, crushing them, and helping your teammates do the same 

?    Are collaborative. You're excited to work as a team throughout the organization to help cultivate an amazing workplace and culture 

?    Always operate with integrity. You always conduct yourself with honesty and act ethically. You say what you mean and mean what you say 

Our Benefits: 

?    As an employee of Cooper, you'll receive an outstanding total compensation plan. As we believe your compensation goes beyond your paycheck, we offer an excellent compensation package, medical/dental/vision insurance coverage, 401(k), paid time off for vacation, personal, sick, and holidays,  and many other perks and benefits. Please visit us at Benefits | CooperVision to learn more about CooperVision and the benefits of becoming a member of our team. 

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