Senior Automation Engineer

E Tech Group

$100K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in automation engineering, specifically in process plants, preferably in the Life Sciences domain.
  • Proficient in PLC programming with Rockwell Studio5000 and RSLogix5000.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
  • Hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs, WinCC Unified SCADA, LAB-X, and PAS-X.
  • Strong understanding of industry standards such as ISA S88, ISA S95, GAMP 5, cGMP, and 21 CFR Part 11.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a project team for designing, configuring, and testing automation applications.
  • Manage project timelines and budgets in collaboration with project leadership.
  • Provide high-priority solutions to enhance customer satisfaction through technical expertise.
  • Travel as needed to support control system design and start-up at client facilities.
  • Act as an automation Subject Matter Expert within the project team.
  • Promote the company's Core Values and contribute to team success and professional development.

Benefits

  • 401k plan with immediate vesting and matching contributions.
  • Immediate access to medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, family leave, and sick leave.
  • Ongoing training and education opportunities for career advancement.
Full Job Description
The Senior Automation Engineer role requires an individual have a diverse engineering skill set with the ability to work independently to perform all aspects of process automation engineering and system integration, including initial concepts, specifications, design engineering, documentation, project implementation, testing, startup, and training of operating and maintenance personnel. You will be a key member of a diverse team of professionals developing solutions for our client's most complex automation challenges.

Location: Hybrid with local driving travel

You will:
  • Lead or work on a project team responsible for the design, configuration, and testing of continuous and batch control applications.
  • Understand the project scope and financials and exercise good time management skills to plan & coordinate the work as part of a project team by developing project schedules and budgets in collaboration with project leadership and identify change orders and justify changes to Project Management ensuring completion of all project deliverables to the satisfaction of the client.
  • Anticipate and provide solutions to project leadership and/or customer giving high priority to customer satisfaction offering strong technical expertise and advisement as part of the project team.
  • Adapt to a flexible work schedule & travel, if necessary, to participate in the design, development, and start-up of control systems at the client's facility.
  • Act as an automation Subject Matter Expert
  • Be an ambassador who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates.

You have: P
  • PLC Programming with Rockwell Studio5000, RSLogix5000
  • Hands on experience executing automation projects for process plants, 5+ years in industry, preferably in Life Sciences domain.
  • BS Engineering degree or equivalent educational background
  • Detail oriented with strong technical aptitude and desire for learning new technologies
  • Knowledge of industry and regulatory standards, design criteria and codes relevant to Instrumentation and Controls
    • ISA S88 Batch standard
    • ISA S95 Controls System Architecture standard
    • GAMP 5 & cGMP
    • 21 CFR Part 11
  • Demonstrated ability to develop process control system applications, utilizing Siemens Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) WinCC Unified Scada, LAB-X, and PAS-X and Aveva PI Historian.
  • Solid understanding of object-oriented software development & delivery methodologies
  • Expertise with the design, implementation, maintenance and troubleshooting of virtual server-based control system architectures, and understanding of control system network topology, i.e. Ethernet, Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.
  • Knowledge of process instrumentation specification, installation & troubleshooting, and control panel design, check-out, commissioning & troubleshooting
  • Hands-on experience rapidly troubleshooting and solving equipment & instrument-related issues during start-up and commissioning and perform complex system testing
  • Experience working at customer sites supporting the installation & commissioning of equipment and systems.
  • A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.

Benefits & Perks:
  • 401k + match + prompt enrollment. E Tech Group employees are 100% vested upon entry.
  • Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
  • Generous paid time off that includes paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave and sick time off.
  • Learning and growth are key parts of the E Tech culture. We provide you with training and continuing education from day one, so you can advance your career. As an E Tech associate, you can unlock your greatest potential through challenges and opportunities.

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