Automation Engineer

Role Summary

Automation Engineer role description as part of the manufacturing team focusing on troubleshooting automated control processes, implementing system improvements, and driving operational excellence across key focus areas. Weekend shifts required.

Responsibilities

• Performs user interventions to ensure continuous manufacturing flow; implements sustainable systems to reduce UI occurrences.
• Creates, updates, and maintains manufacturing SOPs; audits and revises them to align control system actions with manual operations.
• Solves automation system and equipment issues causing production delays; coordinates with support groups (DeltaV, EBM, PLC, EBR, BAS, process, equipment, instrumentation).
• Participates in PR ownership, DeltaV/EBM/PLC/BAS configuration changes, functional tests, commissioning plans, and qualification protocols.
• Learns EBM and DeltaV control systems; assists day-to-day operations, troubleshooting, and change recommendations; implements actions to prevent recurrence.
• Leads and closes small process improvement projects related to DeltaV/EBM/PLC/BAS, manufacturing process and equipment, and operator interaction with automation.
• Continuously trains manufacturing operators on the interaction between process and automation.
• Owns and closes corrective actions related to the automation system, including CAPA generated from interventions and non-conformances/events.

Qualifications

• Required: B.S. in Engineering (Computer Science, Electrical, Chemical, or Biochemical preferred). 0‚Äì1 years of related experience preferred.
• Required: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Required: Ability to elevate issues when needed.
• Required: Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Required: Ability to solve routine design, process, and engineering problems with assistance.
• Required: Ability to work on any shift as needed to accommodate the business.

Skills

• Automation systems (DeltaV, EBM, PLC, BAS)
• Process troubleshooting and corrective actions
• SOP development and governance
• CAPA and project leadership

Education

• B.S. in Engineering (preferred: Computer Science, Electrical, Chemical, Biochemical)

Additional Requirements

• Work in controlled manufacturing environments; wear protective clothing as required.
• Possibility of working in cold, wet environments; weekend shifts and extended hours as necessary.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs; occasional confinement and clean room conditions.
• Spend up to 50% of time in manufacturing operations area.