Controls Engineer II in Daytona Beach, Florida at B. Braun US Pharmaceutical Manufacturing LLC

B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Company: B. Braun US Pharmaceutical Manufacturing LLC
Job Posting Location: Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
Functional Area: Other Areas
Working Model: Onsite
Days of Work: Wednesday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday
Shift: 5X8
Relocation Available: Yes
Requisition ID: 11658

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®.

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit www.bbraunusa.com

Position Summary

The Controls Engineer applies advanced engineering principles to design, analyze, test, and optimize industrial control systems within a regulated 24/7 medical device manufacturing environment. This role serves as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for automation and robotics, focusing on the high-performance reliability of Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley) platforms. The Controls Engineer supports both new and existing systems, including high-precision Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) and thermoforming equipment, leveraging Lean methodologies to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and minimize production scrap. This position works under general supervision, exercising professional judgment to drive digital transformation and operational excellence.

Essential Responsibilities

• Analyze, develop, and evaluate complex control systems; improve existing automated equipment and support the integration of new capital projects.
• Serve as the primary technical SME for PLC development, specializing in Rockwell Studio 5000/RSLogix 5000 environments, including Ladder Logic, Function Blocks, and Add-On Instructions (AOIs).
• Program and integrate industrial robotics with PLC systems, including safety zones, interlocks, and End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT).
• Manage assigned engineering projects, coordinating vendor activities (FAT/SAT), tracking progress, and ensuring seamless operational handovers.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) on servo-driven motion control systems (Kinetix, PowerFlex) and high-speed automated lines.
• Develop and maintain critical documentation, including Functional Design Specifications (FDS), I/O lists, and network architecture diagrams.
• Optimize equipment performance through the monitoring of Vorne XL OEE metrics and the tuning of PID loops to reduce changeover times and material waste.
• Implement and support industrial networking protocols, specifically EtherNet/IP and managed switches (Stratix), while providing bonus support for Siemens (TIA Portal) environments.
• Author and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical training tools (One Point Lessons) to enhance site-wide competency among maintenance and operations teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT and Production to manage industrial data systems, including SQL databases, FactoryTalk Historian, and MES interfaces.
• Support site-wide safety and quality compliance, participating in risk assessments, safety validations, and GMP change control standards.
• Provide on-call technical support as part of a structured rotation to ensure continuous production uptime.

Safety Responsibility

Employees are expected to take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others while performing job duties. This includes adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and the design of safety-integrated control circuits.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Core Technical: Mastery of Allen-Bradley PLC systems (ControlLogix, CompactLogix) is required.
• Motion & Drives: Proficient in Rockwell PowerFlex VFDs and Kinetix servo systems; ability to tune PID loops and configure electronic gearing.
• Robotics: Experience in robot-cell integration and teach pendant programming for FANUC or similar industrial robots.
• Software/Digital: Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical; familiarity with Python, VBA, or SQL for data integration is preferred.
• Industrial Networks: Strong understanding of EtherNet/IP architecture and managed switch configuration.
• Operational Excellence: Understanding of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and data-driven process improvement.
• SME Leadership: Ability to act as a technical lead, influencing decisions and mentoring peers or technicians.
• Bonus Skills: Familiarity with Siemens TIA Portal (S7-1200/1500) and Cognex/Keyence vision systems.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 4+ years of related controls or automation engineering experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical or medical device environment.
• Advanced hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley software and hardware.
• Travel: Ability to support occasional business travel (approximately 10%).
• General: Valid driver’s license and passport required; flexibility to work non-standard schedules for on-call support.

Physical Requirements

While performing the essential functions of this role, the employee may be required to: Sit and communicate verbally on a regular basis. Frequently use hands and arms for handling, reaching, and operating diagnostic equipment (multimeters, etc.). Occasionally stand and walk within a production environment. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. This position requires light physical work, including exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally or up to 10 lbs frequently.

Physical Activities & Abilities

• Occasionally: Reaching upward and downward; pushing/pulling; walking; finger/hand movement; talking; hearing (including environments requiring hearing protection).
• Frequently: Sitting; standing; visual acuity including depth perception, color vision, and peripheral vision

Environmental Conditions

• Occasionally: Proximity to moving mechanical parts and automated manufacturing equipment.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Noise Level: Moderate
• Frequently: Production/manufacturing environment
• Constantly: Office environment

Salary Range: $108,328-$135,413

The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at www.bbraunusa.com.

Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

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