Industrial Automation Engineer I/II/III/Senior

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Automation Engineer I, II, III, and Senior is responsible for improving workforce productivity, consistency, and quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning, scheduling, and coordination of processes, maintenance, calibration resources, parts, materials, and equipment or control system access.

This position is responsible for the installation, modification, and upgrade of automation systems, ensuring that all systems are operating correctly. In addition, this position is responsible for developing and designing the concept, selecting and programming controllers, and ensuring the proper communication between different automation system components, simulating, installing, testing, and managing electrical or mechanical automation components, and finally monitoring and troubleshooting the automation processes on an ongoing basis.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead/participate in the design, integration, implementation, testing, commissioning, and evaluation of new and existing automation systems.
• Manage automation projects and other resources.
• Simulate and test automated systems, equipment, or processes.
• Design, engineer, test, and troubleshoot control systems.
• Lead/participate in problem-solving activities; engineer and implement solutions
• Interact with internal staff and shop floor personnel, as needed
• Maintain and enhance system documentation.
• Interface with management, other engineers, and teams.
• Streamline operations for efficiency, cost saving, safety, and reliability.
• Maintain technical project files.
• Assist with the management of budget, expenses, and P&L responsibilities
• Develop and manage automation capital projects
• Manage special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE

• Adaptable; must be willing to remain flexible to accommodate changing business conditions, work requirements, and scheduling needs in a rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrated attention to detail with the ability to focus on the project or task at hand and consistently deliver error-free results
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Demonstrated proficiency with all Windows-based programs, knowledgeable with any CMMS program
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with multi-level audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to write investigations and standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
• Versatile with various automation systems (Delta V, Allen Bradley PLC, SCADA, BMS, etc.) and data historian (OSI PI, Proficy).

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in automation, process control, or engineering (Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical) required; EIT or PE highly desirable
• Professional Automation certification preferred
• FDA/GMP knowledge required.
• Experience with designing, installing, and troubleshooting complex automation systems as well as leading automation projects.
• Experience identifying new opportunities for automation within the manufacturing process.
• Experience simulating and testing these processes or equipment to ensure they function as desired
• Experience writing reports for senior colleagues outlining new concepts, testing outcomes, and ongoing efficiency
• Experience programming new automated components (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Delta V, etc.) to the manufacturing process
• Experience developing and maintaining clear and accurate documentation of automation equipment or processes, including commissioning and validation (IOQ)
• Experience in training staff training where necessary, typically after implementing new processes or equipment, or making changes to existing ones
• Experience troubleshooting automated processes or equipment when errors occur
• Experience working on the design of plant systems such as Purified Water, HVAC, Steam, Compressed air, and Chilled water systems in addition to equipment such as reactors, mixers, centrifugal pumps
• Experience using CMMS systems (Maximo, BMRAM, etc.) and Rockwell Automation software would be a plus.

COMPENSATION RANGE:

• Level I  

0-2 Years Experience: $83,920 - $115,390

• Level II 

​3-5 Years Experience: $94,000 - $129,250<