Automation Engineer

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Automation Engineer to join our pharmaceutical manufacturing plant and help create the future of how medicines are made and accomplish a mission to help brilliant minds bring medicines to life through advanced development and manufacturing in America.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of all automation systems and process controls to ensure optimal production efficiency and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This role requires a deep understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, equipment, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) regulations.

Responsibilities Include:

• Automation & Controls: Deep understanding of all the site-specific control systems. Able to assist with daily operational issues as well as long-term projects. Make programming edits, save backups, troubleshoot faults and alarms, add I/O points, and more. Able to work on low voltage controls circuits and controllers' hands on. Routinely use electrical tools to troubleshoot systems.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve control system issues on both process and building systems/equipment. This includes identifying the root cause of failures and implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Preventive Maintenance: Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on all automation systems including production machines, HVAC systems, and logic controllers, and conveyors, to ensure they operate efficiently and effectively.
• Calibrations: Oversee all process instrumentation calibrations. Responsible for on time completion of all calibrations and GMP appropriate record keeping. Address and complete root cause analysis for all non-conformances.
• Equipment Installation: Assist in the installation, commissioning, and calibration of new equipment and machinery. Ensure that all installations comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities. Ensure all work is performed in compliance with GMP, OSHA, and other relevant safety and regulatory standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as production, quality assurance, and engineering, to coordinate maintenance activities and minimize disruption to production schedules.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend enhancements to equipment and maintenance procedures to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve safety.
• Safety: Follow and enforce all safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and ensure a safe working environment for all personnel.

Requirements

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing environment handling related work responsibilities. Pharmaceutical or similar regulated industry experience preferred.

Education: College degree and/or Technical Certification in electrical engineering, automation controls, computer science, industrial engineering, systems engineering, or a related field.

Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and on-call as needed.

Skills:

• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude with experience in troubleshooting and repairing complex systems.
• Ability to work on complex control systems to make program edits, UI alterations, and data trending.
• Comfortable with lots of hands-on troubleshooting and equipment setup.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of GMP, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Knowledge and application of lean manufacturing and data analysis

Preferred Skills:

• R.E. Mason control systems
• Rockwell control systems
• Building HVAC control systems
• Data network and server systems

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions, including heat, cold, and confined spaces.