Mechatronics Engineer

Position Summary

The Mechatronics Engineer supports the design, integration, commissioning, and ongoing reliability of automated manufacturing equipment for a new manufacturing facility. This role bridges mechanical, electrical, and software/controls disciplines to ensure that automated production lines – including over-pouching machines, conveyor and material-handling systems, and automated visual inspection equipment – operate safely, reliably, and in compliance with cGMP requirements. The Mechatronic Engineer works cross-functionally with process, facilities, quality, and operations teams throughout equipment design, qualification, and startup.

Key Responsibilities

Support the design, specification, and integration of mechatronic systems – mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and controls – for the automated lines.

Develop, program, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and SCADA control logic (e.g., Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal) for automated production equipment, integrating machine vision inspection systems with line and conveyor controls.

Design and support conveyor and material-handling control logic, including demand-based diverting and per-lane accumulation buffer sequencing.

Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for new automated equipment, and support commissioning, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and startup of production lines in a cGMP environment.

Collaborate with process, facilities, and quality engineering to integrate utility system controls – including water treatment (RO/CEDI) and steam sterilization equipment – with the broader plant automation architecture.

Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and controls-related equipment failures; lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to minimize downtime.

Create and maintain equipment documentation, including control narratives, wiring diagrams, PLC code documentation, and SOPs governing the operation and maintenance of automated equipment.

Support development of preventive maintenance programs and spare-parts strategies for mechatronic and automated production equipment.

Partner with equipment vendors throughout design review, procurement, factory testing, installation, and warranty support.

Support pre-operational readiness activities, including facility walkthroughs and equipment qualification checklists, ahead of plant startup.

Ensure all work complies with cGMP, safety, and applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, OSHA).

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

3–5+ years of experience in automation, controls, or mechatronics engineering, ideally within a pharmaceutical, medical device, or other regulated cGMP manufacturing environment.

Technical Skills

PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley/RSLogix/Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, or equivalent platforms).

HMI/SCADA development, configuration, and troubleshooting.

Machine vision system integration and configuration (e.g., automated visual inspection platforms).

Working knowledge of servo motion control, variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, and pneumatics.

Ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics, control panel wiring, and P&IDs.

Familiarity with conveyor and material-handling system design, including diverter and buffering logic.

Knowledge of GMP documentation and validation practices (IQ/OQ/PQ, change control, deviation investigation).

CAD/mechanical design familiarity (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) is a plus.

Other Requirements

Strong analytical and root-cause troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.

Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, facilities, and operations teams.

Clear written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.

Willingness to work on or near the production floor, with some off-shift support required during commissioning and startup activities.

Ability to lift 25–50 lbs., and to stand, walk, and move throughout a manufacturing environment for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with over-pouching, form-fill-seal, or other pharmaceutical packaging line automation.

Experience with water treatment or utility system controls (e.g., RO/CEDI systems, steam sterilizers).

Experience with Fanuc Robots an asset.

Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.

Experience supporting new facility startups or greenfield manufacturing projects.

IVS Health Care Utility, Inc. (IVS) is building a new manufacturing plant from the ground up, spanning engineering, facilities, quality, workforce planning, and regulatory compliance. The company is standing up a full cGMP manufacturing operation from high-speed over-pouching and conveyor line design to water treatment systems, automated inspection, warehouse logistics, and a workforce built to run it all with the goal of delivering high-quality products through a facility engineered for reliability and patient safety.