Sr. Automation Engineer

 

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?  

 

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.  

 

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.  

Job Summary:

In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of new manufacturing processes, capacity expansions, and equipment/process optimization initiatives within various manufacturing sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads capital equipment projects, including defining technical specifications, seeking competitive proposals, and managing all activities and requirements to full-scale production.
• Research and develop design concepts for new automation/technology and present proposals to leadership.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable manufacturing processes and systems.
• Validation of new equipment or equipment modifications, including acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), process development (characterization studies, DOEs, Gage R&Rs, etc.) and installation, operational, performance qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Supports various manufacturing sites with root cause and corrective action (RCCA) of equipment, continuous improvement initiatives, and product-related opportunities.
• Technical and hands-on automated equipment troubleshooting, repair, and improvements.
• Analyze data for problem solving, validation, and identification of improvement opportunities.
• Write user requirements, equipment specifications, validation protocols and reports, and other documents as needed.
• Promote and support a Lean Manufacturing environment within all sites.
• Provide a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Automation includes – PLC-driven assembly machines, robots, end-of-arm tooling, pneumatic and servo systems, vision systems, label applicators, test equipment, etc.

 

Basic Qualifications: 

• BS in Engineering or other technical degree.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in automated manufacturing.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and repair of automated equipment.
• Experience performing acceptance testing and validation of new equipment.
• Experience in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Experience with data analytics and statistical process control.
• Knowledge of best practices in manufacturing processes, workflows, production equipment and industrial techniques.<