Automation Engineer 1st Shift

About the role

The Automation Engineer supports, develops, and maintains automated systems used in pharmaceutical manufacturing. This role ensures that production equipment, control systems, and digital infrastructure operate reliably, efficiently, and in compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and support new system installations or upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical skills and expertise to support operations, ensuring automated manufacturing equipment operates efficiently, including network configuration and integration principles.
• Sets up and monitors PLC issues, performs root cause analysis on complex issues, and executes improvements.
• Develops and implements equipment and facilities related controls including PLC coding (Allen-Bradley/Siemens), HMI and SCADA systems.
• Evaluates automated and information technology systems, and develops strategies to optimize and ensure quality and stability of automation systems through future expansion, replacement, or upgrade.
• Uses different software tools and computer applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office, PLC programming software, electrical schematic design software, HMI programming software, SCADA systems and industrial networks (Allen-Bradley/Siemens).
• Handles most technical questions and objections for assigned products.
• Maintains appropriate documentation for equipment and processes including change control, drawings, manuals, and validation.
• Streamlines workflows and develops automated laboratory processes and instrumentation systems, including collecting and documenting requirements, developing concepts, design, testing/validation, implementation, and training.
• Recognizes priorities and takes action; makes productive use of time.
• Understands and adheres to policies and procedures.
• Software validation, data integrity, GAMP 5 and 21 CFR part 11 experience.
• Operating and troubleshooting of Fanuc Robotics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another related field, with 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with PLCs, HMIs, Robotics (Fanuc, Staubli), and SCADA systems, preferably Rockwell or Siemens platforms.
• Equipment/Instrument Calibration principles.
• Proven ability to adapt and manage effectively in fast-paced, changing environment.
• 18+ years of age.
• Able to successfully complete a drug and background check.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements For This Role

• Experience in aseptic processing preferred.
• Experience with FDA, GMP, and ISO standards preferred.
• Must possess the ability to work effectively with all levels of organization.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong business and collaborative relationships, internally and externally.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills, ability to analyze technical issues, define/solve problems, establish project plans, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to think analytically and systematically.

Skills

• Aseptic Operator Qualification and Process Simulation.
• Proficient in technical writing and current computer usage (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Good working knowledge of regulatory guidance as it pertains to APIs and injectable drug products.

Benefits

• Set, full-time, consistent work schedule.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental and vision.
• 401k retirement program with company match.
• 17 paid days off plus 8 paid holidays per year.
• Occasional weekend and overtime opportunities with advance notice.
• National, industry-leading high growth company with future career advancement opportunities.
• The base compensation for this role is estimated to be within the range described below. The compensation offered may vary depending on relevant factors such as experience, skills, training, education, certifications, geographic location, and market conditions.
• Raise the base compensation for this role is estimated to be within the range described below. The compensation offered may vary depending on relevant factors such as experience, skills, training, education, certifications, geographic location, and market conditions.

Pay

The base compensation for this role is estimated to be within the range described below. The compensation offered may vary depending on relevant factors such as experience, skills, training, education, certifications, geographic location, and market conditions.
Range: $85,993 - $134,364 Annually

Schedule

This is an onsite role in Bloomsbury, New Jersey; Monday - Friday 6 AM - 2:30 PM.