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Philips

Automation Engineer

Ontario, CA

Job Title
Automation Engineer

Job Description

Looking at the challenges the world is facing today Philips' purpose has never been more relevant. So, whatever your role, if you share our passion for helping others, you'll be working towards creating a better and fairer future for all.

In this role you have the opportunity to

Represents procurement in the Business, has in-depth understanding of the business strategy, product portfolio, and is responsible for driving the buy-in, approval, and funding of projects to improve supply chain structure, BoM productivity, product quality, and/or operational efficiencies. Understands and optimizes 3rd party spend for assigned categories, including IMS (indirect), Market and Bill of Material spend.

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Your role:
  • Expert knowledge and ability to design, create, develop and manage systems, for example, factory automation, process automation, and warehouse automation.
  • Design, program, simulate, and test automated machinery and processes for FDA food processing plants and robots.
  • Demonstrable success functioning as a controls design engineer on multiple automation projects as well as troubleshooting equipment.
  • Develop and Maintain Automated Processes.
  • Seek out areas of Automated Process Improvements and Implement Corrective Actions.
  • Provide Engineering Support to Business Units to Troubleshoot and Resolve Technical Issues.
  • Initiates and leads multi-disciplinary change projects and/or industrialization projects at business level.
  • Advanced Understanding of PLC Programming, HMI, vision systems, and robotics.
  • Continuous improvement projects at department level. Represents Operations in multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Introduces new products from Development to Operations. Specifies requirements from Operations.
  • Introduces new products from Development to Operations. Specifies requirements from Operations.
You're the right fit if:
  • US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field .
  • 5+ Years of hands-on automated engineering experience in a Manufacturing Environment.
  • Lean/Six Sigma/5S Experience (certifications preferred).
  • Expert knowledge and ability to design, create, develop and manage systems, for example, factory automation, process automation, and warehouse automation.
  • Design, program, simulate, and test automated machinery and processes for FDA food processing plants and robots.
  • Demonstrable success functioning as a controls design engineer on multiple automation projects as well as troubleshooting equipment.
  • Develop and Maintain Automated Processes.
  • Seek out areas of Automated Process Improvements and Implement Corrective Actions.
  • Provide Engineering Support to Business Units to Troubleshoot and Resolve Technical Issues.
  • Initiates and leads multi-disciplinary change projects and/or industrialization projects at business level.
  • Advanced Understanding of PLC Programming, HMI, vision systems, and robotics.
  • Continuous improvement projects at department level. Represents Operations in multi-disciplinary teams.
About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.
  • Learn more about our business .
  • Discover our rich and exciting history.
  • Learn more about our purpose.
  • Read more about our employee benefits .
If you're interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here .

Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position is $87,000 to $150,000, annually. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors including, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here .

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

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This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Client-provided location(s): Ontario, CA, USA
Job ID: Philips-503382
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Black founded/led
    • Latinx founded/led
    • Asian founded/led
    • LGBTQ+ founded/led
    • Veteran founded/led

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