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Sr Electrical Engineer (Automation/Controls Engineer)

Planet Pharma
North Haven, CT Posted Oct 28, 2026
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Sr Electrical Engineer (Automation/Controls Engineer)

Location

North Haven, CT

Category: Engineering

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Country: United States

Employment: Contract

Worksite: On-Site

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Job Description

Packaging Equipment: Form, Fill, and seal packaging machines, Bar Sealing

Vacuum Drying Systems,

Automated Robotic Packaging and Assembly Equipment

Automated Labeling Systems

The electrical/controls support of various manufacturing areas within the General Surgical Products Focus Factory . This includes being the project lead in manufacturing process improvements, assembly equipment retrofit projects and new equipment procurement. This includes but is not limited to operating instructions, electrical schematics, specifications, parameter settings, software backups, requirement specifications. Will write FAT, SAT and execution of Installation Qualification (IQ) functional protocol challenges.

  • Provide technical support to maintenance as required
  • Address appropriately related manufacturing issues on a daily basis as need
  • Troubleshoot machine stoppages and provide root cause analysis for manufacturing teams
  • Ability to read Electrical schematics
  • Create and provide equipment specifications to vendors for quoting automated and manual equipment.
  • Review and develop process improvements to increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of manufacturing systems.
  • Review equipment quotes, design reviews and work with project teams to provide custom assembly equipment.
  • Key participant in DFMEA, PFMEA, Machine Risk Assessments, and quality (CTQ) processes assuring specifications are well defined and documented.
  • Key participant in equipment specifications, supplier selection, and qualification activities.
  • Key participant in all Validation activities.
  • Communicate and coordinate activities with multiple functional groups both within and outside of operations.
  • 10% travel to manufacturing sites and supplier visits required. (Domestic).

Requirements

    1. Experience with PLC & Vision platforms (GuardLogix, CompactLogix and ControlLogix Platforms) and HMI’s (FactoryTalk ME/SE) and Vision Inspection (Cognex, Keyence)
    1. Ability to read Electrical schematics Experience and experience in diagnosing servo and stepper motion control and controllers.
    1. Proficient in electrical and controls design with experience using NFPA standards with experience in automated assembly equipment with ability to trouble shooting equipment using conventional diagnostic tools
  • TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Must Have

  • Automation Engineering

    • Basic Knowledge working with vision systems and servo motors.
  • Controls Engineering

  • PLC Programming

  • Understanding of Robotics and Vision Systems

  • Nice To Have

  • Allen Bradley PLC

  • Automated Inspection

  • Cognex Vision equipment implementation

  • Rockwell Automation Software

Education Required:

  • BS Electrical/Controls/Electromechanical Engineering preferred.

Years’ Experience Required:

  • 3-5 yrs. Applicable Experience.

  • Equal Opportunity Employer

  • We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us(opens in new tab) directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.

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