Control Engineer

Insulet started in 2000 with an idea and a mission to enable our customers to enjoy simplicity, freedom and healthier lives through the use of our Omnipod® product platform. In the last two decades we have improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients by using innovative technology that is wearable, waterproof, and lifestyle accommodating.

Responsibilities:

• Install and troubleshoot control systems, servo drives, motors, vision system, HMIs, SCADAs and PLCs on high-speed assembly, packaging, and process equipment.

• Troubleshoot, continuously improve and create imaging programs for assembly and processing equipment.

• Good knowledge in the vision system with latest technologies applications example camera applications, light source applications, vision programming with python programming, C++/C Programming, machine learning and/or deep learning.

• Develop, collaborate on, and review wiring diagrams and logic for new equipment, field retrofits, and upgrades.

• Provide extensive support for continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ability to respond in a dynamic and fast-growing environment.

• Utilize excellent troubleshooting skills with a hands-on approach to identify root cause and define solution.

• Ability to be independent and self-motivated.

• Research and analyze data for specifications, feasibility studies, and productivity improvements.

• Plan tasks and provide significant contributions to the team.

• Ability to develop a medium to large control systems program from scratch.

• Accountable to driving maintenance process improvements in support of Insulet’s primary manufacturing objectives: Best Quality, Best Service, Best Cost.

• Autonomously interprets data to drive plant decision making and prioritization of reliability efforts.

• Plan, execute, and manage efficiency improvement projects.

• Develop and implement process controls to stabilize and sustain equipment reliability.

• Independently maintains and publishes operating scorecard to track and trend projects/improvements.

• Provide input and support for technology transfer and equipment design reviews.

• Ensure compliance with safety rules, quality policies, and employee guidelines.

• Maintain a cGMP compliant environment and operate within FDA guidelines.

• Ability to provide coaching and training to others related to Vision System, PLC Programming and any other types of programming related machine operations.

• To perform software assessments, software backups on Vision System, PLC Program, Robotic system and anything related to machine programs.

• Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in an electrical engineering discipline or related field

• 1-2 years of experience working directly on automated manufacturing equipment

• Hands-on experience in setup and operation of automated production equipment

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and data analytics tools

• Process oriented and uses data to make decisions.

• Demonstrated success using problem solving methodologies such as A3, PDCA, DMAIC, etc.

• Ability to fulfill job responsibilities in a fast-paced/high-volume production environment. 

Preferred Skills and Competencies:

• Strong PLC programming skills for Allen Bradley, Siemens and Mitsubishi. Beckhoff programming is a plus.

• Strong HM and SCADA development experience.

• Good SQL Server Database knowledge with some MES background and Visual Basic Programming a plus

• Good experience in vision system and coding development is strong advantage.

• Strong Knowledge of VFD and Servo drives. 

• Strong knowledge of servo motion control concepts and robotics

• Familiarity working within cGMP guidelines and ISO 13485/21FDA820 regulations.

• Experience working in a regulated industry, in particular consumable products. 

• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and rigorous process discipline

• Multi-language fluency preferred (English, Malay, Mandarin)