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The Principal Automation Engineer will focus on the implementation and adaptation of new and existing technologies on automation and associated processes in a manufacturing environment. The candidate will be involved in corporate strategic initiatives designed to achieve long-term manufacturing and financial goals. He/ She will work on the controls and automation of manufacturing systems and will oversee designing and developing new automation solutions for the manufacturing processes. The engineer will oversee not only maintaining but also working on preventative and autonomous maintenance programs with manufacturing. Will support manufacturing to learn preventative steps in equipment to reduce downtime for equipment. The candidate will be proactively working on ways to optimize production processes and reduce manufacturing costs while making sure that safety is not compromised by any modifications, he/ she recommends.
Job Responsibility
Provides engineering support to the manufacturing group by troubleshooting and making improvements to equipment and processes
Troubleshoots automation systems and complex equipment through PLC, servo, robotic, HMI/MMI, and related process control and automation systems
Troubleshoots mechanical systems associated with automation and manufacturing processes
Manages large scope projects independently with minimal assistance, including cost estimating for process and capital projects
Provides Engineering leadership within a project team which focuses on accomplishing project objectives which includes process improvements and project implementation
Installs, validates, and implements medium to large scope equipment modifications and capital projects
Investigates and analyzes customer problems and develops design improvement suggestions
Performs hardware/software modifications, and documents system functional specification updates while adhering to documentation and change control requirements
Prepares standard operating procedures for new and existing control equipment
Be able to work independently as well as within a multi-functional group to implement and/or manage medium to large-scope process improvement projects
Learn, understand, and apply rigorous quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
Requirements
Degree in one of the following fields: mechanical engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, or biomedical engineering
B.S. degree in Engineering and 5+ years related experience or M.S. Degree with 3-6 years of related experience
Experience with programming and troubleshooting robotics and vision inspection systems
Experience in a pharmaceutical or medical device environment - writing and reviewing validation and change control documentation
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Nice to have
Experience with high-speed packaging systems (e.g. Multivac)
Experience with automation/controls
ISO13485 and ISO9001 Quality Management systems
What we offer
Medical and dental coverage
Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service