West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc

Automation Engineer

Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering with at least 3 years of manufacturing experience or an Associate's degree with 6 years of experience.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of PLC automation/control experience.
  • Solid experience with automation system instrumentation and field device technology.
  • Experience with real-time data historians like OSI PI and Vision systems (Systech/Cognex).
  • Familiarity with SAP, Master Control or similar systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in modifying electrical, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic designs for automation.
  • Analyze issues with existing automation and propose design changes or component replacements.
  • Develop User Requirement Specifications (URS), purchase, and install automation to meet production demands.
  • Evaluate automation systems for performance improvements and present recommendations.
  • Interface with automation suppliers on design features and obtain quotations.
  • Prepare AutoCAD drawings and maintain the drawing file system.
  • Manage plant and capital projects, documenting workflow and maintaining project files.

Benefits

  • Participation in Lean Sigma programs for continuous improvement.
  • Opportunities for professional development and technical training.
  • Exposure to the latest automation and manufacturing technologies.
  • Supportive work environment that values safety and quality adherence.
Full Job Description
Typical hours 7:30-4 or 8-4:30, see below for more information

Job Summary

Perform a wide variety of electrical, mechanical and pneumatic services for the automation. Provide support for problem solving, performance evaluation/improvement, design modifications, and documentation for existing automation. Additional duties include but are not limited to new automation by specifying, ordering, purchasing, facility implementation, integration, preventative maintenance plan development, and documentation. Develop and/or provide technical training for new and existing automation as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist in electrical, electronic, mechanical and pneumatic design modifications for automation.
  • Analyze problem areas on existing automation and prepare design changes or recommend component replacement as required to resolve problems.
  • Develop URS's, purchase, install automation as needed based on production demands.
  • Evaluate existing automation and/or systems, looking for methods to improve performance, efficiency, reliability or accuracy and present recommendations to management.
  • Interface with automation builders and suppliers to discuss design features relative to special application needs; obtain quotations and delivery times.
  • Keep abreast of new automation and systems as related to operational needs.
  • Provide advice, troubleshooting assistance and training as directed for maintenance and engineering personnel.
  • Write bills of material, work orders, purchase requisitions, capital expenditure requests etc. as required.
  • Prepare AutoCAD drawings as required and maintain the drawing file system.
  • Manage and coordinate plant and capital projects, properly document work utilizing engineering forms, create project timelines and maintain history of projects in appropriate project files.
  • Research and analyze data such a vendor design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
  • Direct and coordinate fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
  • Coordinate and/or perform all necessary validations and/or process engineering evaluations as needed for automation.
  • Support process improvements, cost reductions, COPQ reductions, etc. through the implementation of LEAN concepts.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Education

  • Bachelor's Degree; Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and a minimum of three years related experience in a manufacturing environment or
  • Associate's in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and a minimum of six years related experience in a manufacturing environment.


Work Experience

  • Minimum 3-5 years of PLC automation/control experience is required.
  • Solid experience with automation system instrumentation and field device technology.
  • Experience with real-time data historians such as OSI PI, and Vision systems (Systech/Cognex) in a manufacturing environment would be ideal.


Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Must be familiar with computers and various software programs.
  • Familiarity with SAP, Master Control or similar systems and databases, a plus.
  • Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
  • Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
  • Able to comply with the company's safety policy at all times
  • Able to comply with the company's quality policy at all times.


Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Light-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

  • Must be able to work a 40-hour work week, plus overtime and/or irregular hours as required to complete assignments. May stand or sit for extended periods of time. Must transport oneself to and from other areas of the facility and travel to other divisions when necessary. Must have good visual acuity. If specifically necessitated by customer requirements, must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences for product and safety issues.
  • Medical Device manufacturing requires strict adherence to standards. Working environment is a manufacturing facility, which houses plastic injection molding machines. Must tolerate fumes and particulate generated from various plastics. Work areas are equipped with adequate lighting, cooling/heating and equipment that are in a good working condition. Must work constructively in an environment that may always be stressful due to competing resources while maintaining company confidentiality.


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About West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of packaging components and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products. Working by the side of its customers from concept to patient, West creates products that promote the efficiency, reliability and safety of the world's pharmaceutical drug supply. West is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, and supports its customers from locations in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. West's 2019 net sales of $1.84 billion reflect the daily use of approximately 112 million of its components and devices, which are designed to improve the delivery of healthcare to patients around the world.
Learn more about West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc
Size
10,065 employees
Market Cap
$17.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$346.2 million
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
+13.4%
Revenue
$2.1 billion
NASDAQ

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