Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Automation
Bio-Techne
Biotechnology
Minneapolis, MN - USA
Manager / Team Leader
Experteer Overview
As Senior Manufacturing Engineer you will design, implement, and maintain automated manufacturing processes across Filling, Kitting, Packaging, and Shipping to meet regulatory and quality standards. You will drive cross-functional automation initiatives, optimize material and labor use, and scale operations with a focus on cost, quality, and throughput. You’ll lead capital automation projects from concept to validation and act as a technical authority on automation systems. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to shape digital manufacturing and demand-driven improvements in a collaborative environment.
Compensation / Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- short-term and long-term disability
- pet insurance, legal shield
- 401k with company match
- ESPP and HSA/FSA options
- tuition reimbursement and training programs
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, architecture, and deployment of advanced automation systems (robotics, vision, PLCs, COBOTs) across manufacturing operations
- Define and execute automation strategy and roadmap aligned with cost, quality, throughput, and scalability
- Drive end-to-end process optimization using Lean Six Sigma, data analytics, and digital manufacturing tools to improve KPI (OTD, cycle time, yield, labor efficiency)
- Own capital automation projects from concept through commissioning, including business case, equipment spec, vendor selection, FAT/SAT, and IQ/OQ/PQ validation
- Act as technical authority for automation systems, performing advanced troubleshooting and long-term corrective actions
- Lead cross-functional initiatives with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and R&D to industrialize new products and scale processes
- Establish and standardize engineering best practices, automation standards, validation protocols, and documentation
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and technicians to build automation and process engineering capability
- Drive supplier strategy and partnerships, including qualification, performance management, and co-development of automation solutions
- Champion digital transformation, integrating MES, data systems, and smart factory technologies
Key requirements
- 5+ years of automation or process engineering experience
- Master’s degree with 2–5 years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s with 5–8 years or Associate with 10+ years (as applicable)
- Mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and CI methodologies
- Skilled in detailed, accurate, and organized work
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, and statistical software (Minitab/JMP)
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate across departments
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment and systems
Description
As Senior Manufacturing Engineer you will design, implement, and maintain automated manufacturing processes across Filling, Kitting, Packagi…
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