Automation Controls Engineer II

About the role

The Automation Controls Engineer II is responsible for maintaining the control and data acquisition systems of the manufacturing, packaging, and support equipment at the site, including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Human Machine Interface (HMI) devices. This role provides technical review and counsel on a variety of technical issues related to his/her expertise, and constantly looks for opportunities related to efficiency, reliability, and obsolescence, to identify business opportunities aligned with the site and company goals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automation and data acquisition systems including SCADA, PLC, and HMI devices used in manufacturing, packaging, and support operations.
• Diagnose and resolve control system issues related to automated equipment, supporting both corrective and preventative maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, maintenance, quality, validation, and engineering to address automation-related issues and improve system performance.
• Coordinate and support external contractors or vendors working on automation systems, equipment, facilities, or utilities.
• Initiate and prepare engineering documentation and change control records related to automation systems, including SOPs, preventative maintenance procedures, and technical documentation.
• Perform PLC and HMI programming, configuration, and modifications to support equipment improvements, system upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain and update automation system documentation, including engineering drawings, system architecture documentation, and software records.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation system performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Support equipment upgrades, automation integration activities, and new equipment implementation.
• Participate in Validation and Computer Systems Validation activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
• Read and interpret SOPs and technical documentation to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Maintain required training and certifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant field.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in automation integration, PLC and HMI experience (Rockwell, Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Simatic).
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and resolving complex control system issues and performing equipment upgrades in production maintenance.
• Experience in system automation upgrades and production support, preferred.
• Experience in the Medical Device or Pharmaceutical regulated industry, preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements relating to process automation including the GAMP V model, preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of the 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11 requirements for automated systems, preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficient in executing arithmetic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division across various units of measurement, employing whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Strong grasp of algebraic and geometric principles.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Adeptness in manufacturing and internet software, proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to team members, fosters a collaborative and positive work environment, champions change, promotes a safe and healthy work environment by actively identifying and addressing potential hazards, follows established safety protocols, participates in safety training programs, and fosters a culture of awareness and responsibility among team members.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, ability to organize a time to successfully manage multiple projects and priorities, effective interpersonal relation skills, while maintaining the adaptability to achieve company goals.
• Knowledgeable with regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, FDA, JP, EU, etc.), prefer knowledge in the design of building management systems and cleanroom aseptic facilities, able to read and understand the point-to-point control schematics and sequence of operations.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret various documents, such as safety instructions, standard operating procedures, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with effective presentation skills.
• Proficient in executing arithmetic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division across various units of measurement, employing whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Strong grasp of algebraic and geometric principles.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Adeptness in manufacturing and internet software, proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to team members, fosters a collaborative and positive work environment, champions change, promotes a safe and healthy work environment by actively identifying and addressing potential hazards, follows established safety protocols, participates in safety training programs, and fosters a culture of awareness and responsibility among team members.
• Knowledgeable with regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, FDA, JP, EU, etc.), prefer knowledge in the design of building management systems and cleanroom aseptic facilities, able to read and understand the point-to-point control schematics and sequence of operations.

Benefits

Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)

Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)

Career advancement opportunities

Education reimbursement

401K program with matching contributions

Learning platform

And more!

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD