Automation Engineer

Role Summary

Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide 24x7x365 support of our automation systems and perform automation activities for capital, non-capital projects, and routine production.
• Contribute to the completion of projects, manage own time on agreed targets, develop plans for own projects and leads small project teams.
• Monitor, generate and complete the periodic review, automation master plan for the area.
• Responsible for routine and preventive maintenance work, ensure all the equipment and facilities work safely, efficiently, and reliably.
• Demonstrate good planning, organizing, time management and team participation skills.
• Generate and develop standard operating procedures and system support.
• Analyze operational process problems, recommend and implement appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
• Manage change control authoring and execution.
• Participate in the site team to provide cybersecurity alignment and direction.
• Modify simple to moderately complex control logic that requires a degree of scientific and/or manufacturing process expertise.
• Clearly communicate progress and issues to peers.

Qualifications

• Must-Have: Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with 0+ years of experience, OR an associate's degree with 4 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Computerized Systems, Compliance regulations and standards
• Familiar with industrial control systems such as DCS, PLCs, SCADA systems, Historians, or SQL Server.
• Experience in project management to timelines and budgets
• Experience in troubleshooting issues to root cause and recommending and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Teamwork spirit, good communication skills and training abilities
• Excellent interpersonal effectiveness and communication skills {written and oral}

Nice-to-Have

• Relevant pharmaceutical experience
• The ideal candidate should have background in cGMP regulations and the practical application of those methodologies to control systems.
• Understanding of programming, and proficiency in at least one language
• Understanding of network infrastructure, windows servers, and virtualization
• Technical Troubleshooting experience within tight timelines.
• Knowledge of site systems such as Aveeva PI, Rockwell PLCs, Factory Talk View, Microsoft SQL Server, Rockwell Batch, or similar technologies

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to perform tasks such as lifting, sitting, standing, walking, bending, and performing test runs/troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address process and equipment issues.
• Physical presence on the manufacturing floor may be required.

Non-standard Work Schedule, Travel Or Environment Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours, holidays and/or weekends as needed.
• Flexibility with work schedule onsite (majority)/ offsite (remote)
• Availability to support operations during non-working hours