Overview
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing R&D Automation team. You will play a key role in electrical design for Repligen’s automated and printed circuit-based products. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a collaborative environment.
We are an innovative life sciences company focused on developing and commercializing high-value bioprocessing products, technologies, and solutions critical in the production of biologic drugs.
You will be part of a cross functional team of highly motivated and collaborative colleagues that is building innovative new products, problem solving, and assist with customer issues. This role will be based in Marlborough / Waltham and will report to the R&D Automation Lead.
Responsibilities
· Provide expertise with electrical design, development and implementation of industrial automation hardware and microprocessor based printed circuit board solutions for biopharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory processes
· Good understanding of CE, UL, ATEX, RoHS standards related to electrical safety of machinery and equipment
· Assist with electrical design, line diagrams, implementation, enclosure design and build
· Support all aspects of electrical engineering related to New Product development / Introduction from conceptualization, specifications, design, development, documentation and deployment
· Sound approach to problem solving aligned to business and quality requirements
· Excellent knowledge of E-Plan (or AutoCAD) and electrical design best practices for industrial equipment and machinery
· Maintaining design documentation, electrical schematics, single line diagrams, 3D CAD models and Bill of Materials for various products.
· Capable of developing system design specifications, Bill of Materials for electrical enclosure and streamlining system builds / manufacturing
· Commercially aware and able to consider financial impacts on decisions and proposals
· Familiar with programming utilizing C/C++/Ladder Logic
Qualifications
Required Skillsets:
· Design and develop PCB analog and digital electronic and industrial automation (Rockwell or Siemens) designs and/or modifications per product requirements
· Develop drawings, documentation, test plan and firmware adhering quality standards
· Develop test fixtures and perform tests to prove design functionality, performance, and reliability.
· Write functional specifications that document newly created designs and support product introduction.
· Generate high-level block diagram to communicate electronic designs to varied audiences.
· Self-motivated, quick learner and ability to get up to speed with related technologies and its implementation
· Participated in technical design reviews, risk assessments, FMEA etc.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
· 3 to 5 years in industrial automation and electronics design and development.
· Demonstrated track record in electrical engineering with design, development and troubleshooting
· Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
· Ability to lead and excel in a cross functional team environment
· Work with suppliers to develop functional test fixtures
· Demonstrated problem solving, analytical and project management / planning skills
· Managing Change controls and design documentation updates
· Able to work with outside vendors and technicians and manage their assigned work
· Self starter with plenty of drive