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The Automation Engineer’s primary responsibilities will center around:\nEvaluating and implementing new ways to automate systems that drives efficiency and compliance.\nTesting automation equipment and processes (driving FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities within the Engineering Department and aiding the Validation Department with qualification efforts).\nProgramming new automated components (i.e. door interlock systems, etc.).\nEvaluating existing auto-generated reports for improvement and provide requirements for future auto-generated reports.\nMaintain current automation systems to ensure all software is current and running on the appropriate platform.\nOn-Site Expectations\n100% on-site position.\n1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.\nResponsibilities\nDesigns and/or implements manufacturing technology to automate production processes and equipment and supports production operations from an equipment and process troubleshooting standpoint as well as implement production efficiency improvements. Automation Engineers are expected to hold both a project management and production support workload.Project Management: Engineering responsibilities include developing user and design requirements, selecting equipment vendors or completing the technology design and equipment build in-house, managing the installation of automation while ensuring safety, and supporting the validation of the automated system for adherence to requirements, CGMPs, and intended system operation.\nProduction Support: Support Maintenance Technicians in situations where troubleshooting or technology may fall outside of their area of expertise. Interact with production supervisors/managers to identify areas to improve equipment throughput, flexibility, quality, safety, and/or reliability. Implement automation solutions resulting from deviations, investigations and/or CAPA assignments.\n\nComposes Functional Requirement Specifications (FRSs) for new or upgraded utilities systems, compounding processes, and filling equipment.\nDesigns and/or implements modifications to the existing manufacturing equipment that will improve the operational efficiencies.\nActs as engineering and technical lead for key plant projects.\nProvides technical support for and leads safety and quality improvement initiatives.\nPrograms PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and inspection systems.\nManages multiple capital projects concurrently.\nDesigns, installs, and supports the validation of the automated control system for new or upgraded utilities systems, compounding processes, and filling equipment.\nGenerates and revises standard operating procedures.\nLeads Manufacturing Deviation investigations and applies good engineering practices to reduce the risk of repeat Non-Conformances.\nImplements corrective and preventative actions to improve manufacturing’s operational efficiencies.\nPerforms risk assessment and risk mitigation activities using systematic tools.\nParticipates in internal discussions with internal customers to determine timing for project execution and sequencing of various project milestones.\nRequests bids from contractors and suppliers by working with procurement group, recommends best provider. \nFormalizes CAPEX document preparation and submission.\nMaintains company reputation by complying with applicable federal and state regulations. Demonstrates company loyalty in relations with company personnel.\nMaintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment free of safety hazards.\nEnsures timely completion and compliance with cGMP and all other relevant company training requirements.\nOther duties as assigned.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.\nMinimum 4 years’ experience in Automation / Controls Engineering.\nPrevious work experience in a sterile manufacturing environment preferred. \nExperience with robotics, AI, and machine learning.\nExperience with project management.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nMastery of a variety of automation software applications. Software applications include but are not limited to the Allen-Bradley RSLogix portfolio, Allen-Bradley RSView, GE Proficy SCADA/HMI iFix. The following are highly desired:Exemplary knowledge of discrete machine control; AB Safety PLCs, Gearboxes, Safety Circuits, Pneumatics, etc.\nMastery of Data Historian\n\nAbility to perform assigned tasks carefully and on schedule according to standard operating procedures and supervisor’s instructions.\nAbility to work with people at all levels of the organization.\nAbility to perform complex math functions, compute ratios, rates, and percentages.\nAbility to draw and interpret graphs and charts.\nAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists.\nAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.\nExcellent verbal communication and presentation skills required.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications.\nProficiency in maintaining automation equipment.\nSolid understanding of computer programming and software development.\nAbility to troubleshoot equipment and perform complex system tests.\nStrong leadership and problem-solving skills.\nStrong analytical skills.\nAbility to keep up with the latest technologies.\nPhysical Demands and Work Environment\nThe physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level is moderate to noisy. Occasionally, employee may be exposed to airborne particles and fumes. Occasionally, employee may be exposed to chemicals. Must have the ability to wear PPE as required. 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