Sr Automation Engineer

Our client is looking for a Sr Automation Engineer to support successful design & implementation of automation for process or utility systems. You will provide input, review & approve design & requirement specifications, secure proper & efficient implementation & qualification, and support production & other stakeholders.  Additionally you will: 

• Develop & manage plans to maintain & improve process control systems
• Support & manage implementation of systems & interfaces
• Support & manage corporate, product supply, DFP, stakeholder & departmental initiatives/projects
• Schedule & execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules
• Operate as automation lead on projects that involve process control systems
• Assist with developing & managing budgets for maintaining & improving process control systems
• Develop & maintain automation standards, specifications & maintenance plans
• Own self development & initiative to understand the site process control systems
• Adhere to the automation standards & establish new automation standards when necessary
• Lead the site in establishing automation direction & strategy (hardware & software standards)
• Lead troubleshooting for automation-related downtime
• Function as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned areas/technologies
• Support audits & inspections as SME for process control systems
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of stakeholder management
• Coach & train colleagues & stakeholders in relevant areas/develop training material when necessary
• Utilize the appropriate cLEAN® tools when relevant
• Manage assignments with a quality mindset that focuses on risk management & mitigation
• Ensure the quality of systems adheres to company standards; adhere to change management standards

Qualifications

• BA/BS in engineering/related field or equivalent combination of experience & education required
• Minimum ten (10) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility &/or packaging systems required
• Experience troubleshooting automation & control systems & batch processes required
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment required
• Knowledgeable in SCADA (i.e. iFix, Ignition, FactoryTalk), PLC & HMI (Rockwell/AB, Siemens, etc.), historian/data collections required
• Programming & configuration of process control systems required
• Windows based operating systems & associated applications required
• System interfacing & integration & user access management required
• Virtual machines/environments (preferably VMWare) preferred
• Knowledgeable in Oracle, MS SQL preferred
• IT competencies to an understanding level: domain, networking, firewall, group policies/permissions, system backup & restore preferred
• Knowledgeable in MES (PAS-X, etc.); MS SQL, databases preferred
• Proven expertise in planning/organization & project execution required
• Strong in following up on results & revising work plans required

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