Automation Engineer
Within this role, you will be responsible for the administration, configuration, implementation, maintenance and ongoing support of various manufacturing equipment specific applications and systems in a cGMP environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide end-user support for small manufacturing equipment applications including troubleshooting issues and communicating with management, business process owners and users.
* Work on equipment ranging from standalone devices such as UV Specs, pH meters, particle samplers to networked equipment like wave rockers, chromatography skids and cell analysers.
* Oversee and execute automation preventative maintenance activities.
* Generate automation documentation like SOPs, work instructions and configuration specification documents.
* Perform daily business administrative tasks related to functional support and general user account administration.
* Provide SME support and work closely with functional departments on projects to develop, implement and enhance systems.
* Implement software/hardware changes and upgrades, understanding the impact on manufacturing and facilities.
* Assist before, during and after regulatory/partner inspections.
* SUPPORT AUTOMATION CHANGE CONTROL REQUESTS.
* Participate in or lead small manufacturing equipment projects to introduce new equipment or upgrade existing applications.
* Work with validation and quality departments to ensure automation applications associated with small manufacturing equipment are implemented following the development life cycle approach.
* Participate in or may lead small manufacturing equipment applications, security access and periodic audit trail reviews.
Requirements:
* Relevant experience in Automation, Instrumentation or IT.
* Innovative, high attention to detail, and results-driven.
* Able to operate as part of a team in a highly interdependent environment.
* Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills.
Education and Experience:
* BS/BA or higher in Science, Engineering, Instrumentation, Information Technology or related field.
* Engineer requires 3+ years relevant experience. Senior Engineer requires 5+ years relevant experience.
Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year.