Automation Engineer III (Relocation Assistance)

Responsibilities

• Interface with several types of equipment and systems, including but not limited to PLCs, SCADAs, HMIs, Servers, Databases, Data Historian, Visualization, and other automation equipment.
• Experience with networking, including but not limited to VLAN, Subnets, and IP protocols.
• Participate and support in the design, optimization, commissioning, or validation of newly procured or existing equipment as the automation lead.
• Consult cross-functionally and assist system owners in process development as the automation subject matter expert.
• Review and approve requirements, specifications, drawings, coding procedures, and guidelines.
• Provide technical guidance and train others on systems, software, equipment, machines, procedures, and/or processes.
• Communicate priorities and progress to the team on a continuing basis.
• High technical ability with a troubleshooting approach. Identify temporary and permanent fixes to address issues.
• Review and approve documentation needed for the qualification of equipment and processes.
• Author, review, and revise SOPs and specifications to maintain equipment, systems, and/or facilities.
• Ensure proper documentation practices during maintenance processes.
• Recommend and initiate activities to ensure area and equipment are maintained in a state of compliance.
• Assess and implement improvements in productivity, waste generation, quality, and cost.
• Lead and coordinate investigations and studies with little supervision.
• Interact with regulatory agency personnel during audits and inspections.
• Perform quality audits to ensure devices used are in proper working condition.
• Provide 24/7 support to others as part of a rotating on-call support system.

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting manufacturing operations in a regulated or cGMP environment.
• Experience with the following Automation systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA): Rockwell, Inductive (Ignition), or Siemens (Desigo CC).
• Preferred Background: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related discipline.
• Experience with Data Historian and Visualization systems such as Aveva PI (OSI PI).
• Knowledge of GAMP 5 and ISA standards.
• Knowledge of GMP principles (change control, deviation, CAPA, validation, and qualification).