Principal Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

The Global Automation Engineering group showcases talented professionals, world-class technologies and innovative solutions that "power" the process control and quality of Abiomed's unique Impella heart pumps. The Principal Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies provides strong technical contributions and subject-matter expertise to support the Global Automation Engineering group's impact on company performance., The Principal Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies in the Global Automation Engineering group is an experienced technical contributor, working effectively and collaboratively with all technical disciplines and functions, both internally and externally. This role supports the development and implementation of manufacturing technologies and processes that improve product quality, operational performance, and manufacturability for existing and new products. The Principal Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies is required to support design, build, implement and sustain cost-effective manufacturing equipment and processes, as well as support continuous improvement of existing processes and transformations to meet the needs of a very dynamic and technically challenging business., Individual contributor with deep technical mastery in advanced manufacturing technologies with a focus on discrete component assembly. Applies strong technical knowledge in the specification, design, development and implementation of automated equipment for assembly and packaging processes of Impella products. Supports advanced manufacturing technology projects aligned with new product development, end-to-end continuous improvement efforts, and supply chain capacity intervention.

Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams and technical leadership to evaluate manufacturing technologies and methods, contributing to engineering structure, operational efficiencies, and final deliverables. Serves as a key technical resource on automation projects operating within established engineering and quality frameworks., * Serves as a technical lead or key contributor on medium to large automation initiatives, supporting equipment specification, supplier selection, FAT/SAT, installation, startup, and validation activities

• Key contributor to major automation scale-up initiatives as a technical lead. Leverage experience in the designing, specifying, selecting, manufacturing acceptance, installation, startup, commission, and validation of fully automated and advanced discrete component assembly and / or packaging technologies.
• Partners with New Process Introduction (NPI) Teams during early program phases to identify potential process capability issues, prioritize learning plans for relevant product specifications and implement best practice procedures for equipment qualification.
• Partners with Process Engineering to develop source of variation learning plans for related process development work; develops methods for testing and troubleshooting system defects; takes ownership of process robustness for successful validation master plan execution.
• Demonstrates commitment to Johnson & Johnson's Credo and Abiomed's Patient First Culture in daily work and project decisions.

Physical Requirements

• The successful candidate will be expected to travel domestically and internationally. Length of travel will depend on the initiative being implemented and phase of the project. Anticipated travel is estimated at 15%.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or like engineering field. Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in automation design and process development including component assembly and automated joining technologies.
• Best practice procedures for equipment qualification. FDA acumen in a medical device or regulated industry is a plus, preferably with class II or III products.
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Cost (DFC) experience a plus.

Preferred Skills, Competencies and hands-on mentality:

• Applies engineering fundamentals and proof-of-concept methods to design, build and evaluate manufacturing technologies.
• Strong focus on developing innovative and cutting-edge systems. Identifies best-in-class production technology solutions that will impact and revolutionize manufacturing execution and performance.
• Provides guidance and informal mentoring to more junior peers within manufacturing engineering through consultation and project collaboration.
• Works effectively across teams and departments, sharing information and procedures to encourage consistent operations; collaborates with technical leadership to develop organizational knowledge and expertise in automation., Artificial Intelligence (AI), Continuous Improvement, Critical Thinking, Industry Analysis, Innovation, Lean Supply Chain Management, Machine Learning (ML), Management Systems Implementation, Organizing, Process Improvements, Project Management, Prototyping, Quality Assurance (QA), Robotic Automation, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Subject Matter Experts (SME) Collaboration, Technical Credibility

Abiomed is a leading provider of groundbreaking medical technology that provides circulatory and oxygenation support. The Impella® heart pump platform is designed to enable the heart to rest and recover by improving blood flow and/or temporarily assisting with the pumping function of the heart. The Abiomed Breethe OXY-1 System is designed to provide oxygenation while supporting patient mobility. Abiomed is based in Danvers, Massachusetts, USA. The Aachen site is a product development and production site with all commercial and business functions co-located with all technical disciplines. This offers a broad range of career and experience building opportunities.