Key responsibilities for this role include: Reporting to the Client Automation Engineering Manager, this is a key role supporting the Site Automation systems including the manufacturing process equipment, manufacturing Network, BMS/EMS, SCADA, PLCs/HMIs and Factory data systems.
Manage multiple projects and tasks to address factory automation obsolescence including equipment priority, project management to meet agreed schedules.
Develop regulatory compliant data migration strategies.
Install new HMI's and associated HMI applications, where required implement PLC upgrades to support the factory automation obsolescence project.
Work closely with the Client vendor package equipment (VPE) suppliers to select appropriate obsolescence remediation options.
Implementing code/systems changes on the automation systems under change management/change control as part of sustaining and capital projects.
Develop automated system life cycle documents, including validation documents.
Maintaining the validated state of the automation systems.
Carrying out control system revalidation.
Ensuring automation systems comply with regulatory guidelines.
Developing recovery/backup solutions for equipment failures.
Developing Archiving systems and procedures for all relevant production equipment.
Supporting maintenance activities as required - including troubleshooting of high-speed packaging equipment and highly automated process equipment.
Assist in training personnel on specific aspects of Automation Systems.
Support to projects in terms of Specification, procurement, implementation and validation of automated systems and performance of Source Code Reviews.
Ensure compliance of manufacturing systems, including management of user access to GMP systems.
Design and implement solutions across automation platforms in line with the site change control procedures.
Support to disaster recovery process and execution of system back-ups at defined intervals.
Collaborate with other business functions to understand how automation can improve workflow.
The minimum qualifications for this role include: A degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Industrial Automation and Control systems, or equivalent.
Ideally 5+ years post-qualification experience in a similar role supporting industrial automated systems in a high-speed, high-volume regulated environment having a focus on factory automation systems obsolescence.
Experience of system integration using Ethernet, ASi, Profibus & other industrial interfaces.
Experience of working with vendor on obsolescence and system upgrade projects.
Experience with SQL Server, Rockwell Factory Talk VantagePoint, drives and motion controllers.
Subject Matter Expertise in the following areas: Control of software assets using Rockwell Factory Talk Asset Centre.
Industrial controllers - Allen Bradley, Schneider Pac Drive, Siemens and B&R PLCs, IPCs, Zenon, Wonderware, WinCC and Allen Bradley HMIs & Mitsubishi Robotics.
Industrial vision systems, preferably Cognex VisionPro and Insight Explorer.
Acronis Backup and Restore Software.
Kepware OPC configuration.
Excellent verbal communication skills with an ability to work with various stakeholders of all levels and within multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated problem-solving and creative thinker to troubleshoot problems as they arise and find effective solutions.
Organisational skills to map out projects, prioritize workload and keep accurate documentation.
Understanding of automation system implementation and validation life cycle along with an understanding of the product quality impact of changes.
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