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SummaryHave you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below, and hit apply to be considered.Our client, a global Fortune 500 Medical Technology Companyhas engaged GForce Life Sciences to provide a Sr Staff Engineer, Controls Automation. This position will report to a Senior Manager in Engineering within theR&Ddepartment. This individual will be responsible for managing End-to-End Automation Projects/Programs. This position requires the ability to do manage and push large projects along.Duties / Expectations of Role· Manage End-to-End Automation Projects/Programs and participate in projects led by others as Equipment Controls SME· Guide the organization in the adoption of technological advancements, assess new technology applications and develop short and long-term automation roadmaps· Design, build, program, configure, install, commission and maintain Electrical Controls systems throughout · Develop User Requirement Specifications and implement Equipment Control systems, shop floor controls and productivity software tools· Investigate, diagnose and resolve issues with hardware, software and network interphases· Provide recommendations in the areas of safety, quality, equipment effectiveness, equipment function and equipment reliability· Guide, Mentor, Train and Develop personnel· Perform Equipment control design tasks including development of controls requirements, system specifications, P&ID schematics, test scripts, controls safety assessments, qualifications protocols, protocol execution, reports, technical instructions and training.· Participate in the review, negotiation and vigilance of support service contracts and vendor commitments· Support Supply Chain and commercial manufacturing initiatives and participate in cross-departmental action committees· Conduct Factory Acceptance TestingMandatory Requirements· Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering required· Experience working in Equipment Automation Control roles (minimum of 10 years required)· Experience programming Allen-Bradley PLC's required (5 years, required)· Experience supporting DCS, SCADA (3 years, required)· Familiarity with multi-level automation architecture and industrial network designs using DeviceNet and/or ControlNet network applications for data exchange over ethernet, required· Experience configuring HMI's (3 years, required)· Experience supporting 6-Axis robots or SCARA's and Servos (3 years, required)· Experience supporting instrumentation devices (3 years, required)Nice to Have· Advanced Degree in Electrical Controls preferred· Experience working in the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or other regulated industries is a plus· Some experience in machine learning is a plus, not required.Term & Start· 12 months contract· ASAP· Full time· Possibility of extension or perm· Onsite in FL· Able to travel up to 20% both domestic and/or international.· Benefits included $69-80/hr