This position reports directly to the Automation Manager. The Automation Engineer is responsible for support/management of capital projects and maintenance of existing production and facilities automated systems at site. This includes all support activities and functions necessary to ensure successful completion of projects, validated state of the automated equipment and/or Engineering objectives. Also include the management of internal company resources.
Essential Functions:- Provide support for the design, start-up, maintenance, and continuous improvement of automation systems for Leiters production and facilities.
- Provides first-line troubleshooting and technical support for PLCs and HMIs on production equipment to the Maintenance and Manufacturing departments
- Provide controls engineering support to the Maintenance and Manufacturing departments.
- Support investigations and deviations involving production, facilities, and packaging equipment issues.
- Provide design support to Project Managers to support the "controls" aspect of the projects.
- Support integration between PLC/SCADA layers and higher level systems.
- Responsible for acting as a technical resource to the engineering, maintenance, operations and validation departments.
- Serve as technical representative regarding automation to external suppliers and support vendors.
- Support configuration and verification of new process instrumentation and control systems, complete with adequate documentation.
- Programming of PLC's and ladder diagram troubleshooting
- Support IQ/OQ/PQ documentation, Deviation Investigations, CAPAs, FAT and SAT
- Ensure all company and site Engineering policies and procedures are adhered to.
- Ensure automated systems are in compliance with federal and state GMP guidelines, site procedures, life-cycle document reviews, training, user access and audit trail reviews.
- Apply engineering expertise toward the development and continuous improvement of departmental toolsets, such as operational procedures, design specifications, and whitepapers.
- Perform any other activities as directed by the VP Facilities and Engineering. Leads consistently in productivity, quality, and teamwork metrics.
- Adheres to all applicable procedures, CGMPs, company policies and any other quality or regulatory requirements. (For example: OSHA, DEA, FDA, EMEA, ANVISA, HS&E, etc.)
- Other duties as assigned,
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:- Supervise external resources for completion of critical tasks.
EXPERIENCE AND NECESSARY SKILLS:- Bachelors' degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Automation/Controls Engineering or relevant fields preferred.
- At least 2 years of experience in a highly regulated environment like biotechnology, pharmaceutical or related fields, including a significant exposure to regulatory requirements.
- Working knowledge of of PLC programming concepts on one major platform. (Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 preferred)
- Familiarity with at least one HMI/SCADA platform. (Ignition preferred)
- Experience in troubleshooting industrial sensors, vision systems, robotics.
- Knowledge of cGMP requirements as they pertain to the automation of manufacturing and lab equipment in an aseptic filling pharmaceutical environment.
Benefits: - Smart healthcare coverage options that rewards wellness (and puts money back in your pocket!)
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts (FSA & HSA) available
- Dental & Vision insurance
- Employer Paid Life Insurance & Employee Assistance Program
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Up to 4% 401K Matching (100% vested on day one!)
- Generous Paid Time Off Options - vacation, sick, paid leave and holidays!
- $5,250 Annual Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months
- $1,000 Referral Bonus Program with no limit
- Eligible for annual bonus program
Timeline: We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until position is filled.
*Please note that we do not work with third-party recruiters or agencies for this position. If you are a qualified candidate and wish to apply for this job, please do so directly through our official application process. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
