Automation Engineer

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Wilson, NC, USA
In-Office
61K-86K Annually
Senior level
Healthtech • Pharmaceutical
The Role
Lead implementation, commissioning, and validation of industrial automation platforms for manufacturing expansions. Serve as site SME for PLCs, DCS, robotics, vision, SCADA, data historians, MES/ERP integration, and industrial networks. Manage projects, vendor coordination, regulatory compliance (FDA/OSHA), specification generation (URS/FRS), risk and safety assessments, and train local technical staff to support ongoing operations.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job SummaryPerforms implementation of industrial automation platforms and systems creating the basis for manufacturing expansions. Will lead projects during the construction, startup, and qualification phases for various new lines being deployed while following regional IT and automation practices. Will be responsible for ultimate design compliance, and implementation ramp up of these new systems along with other plant personnel. Serves as a subject matter expert at the manufacturing site supporting PLCs, robotics, vision systems, networks, data collection, local, and distributed control systems. Contributes innovative ideas which enhance the design and implementation of both skid based and DCS automation platform implementations. Provides training and development to support personnel helping to build local core competencies able to support ongoing operations.
Salary Range: $60,966 - $85,694
Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES PERFORMED BY THE INCUMBENT

  • Ensure timely and within budget completion of the projects as assigned by his/her manager.
  • Generates URS, FRS, equipment, and system specifications. 
  • Supports commissioning and validation of all automated systems
  • Reviews and approves design documents, submittals, purchases supporting project
  • Assures that assigned projects are in compliance with State, Federal and local codes which encompass environmental protection, FDA and OSHA requirements.
  • Supports Site Data Historian and other SCADA applications.
  • Responsible for integration of Manufacturing Devices with MES applications.
  • Directs and coordinates activities of various vendors for each project to eliminate any potential conflict and assures that vendors comply with all the safety rules and regulations.
  • Prepares Risk Assessments, Safety Assessments, specifications for projects
  • Develop bid packages, selects contractors by comparing vendors/contractors, and award jobs.
  • Upon completion of project, supports ongoing efficiency and performance improvements of plant wide automation systems including PLC’s, data historians, data acquisition, ERP interface systems, BMS, AMS, and process control systems including robotics, servo and motion controls, vision systems, HVAC and utility control systems.
  • Develops local technical staff to support automation systems and manufacturing.

Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program.

Please note that joining our team does not create a guaranteed or permanent employment arrangement. All employment is at‑will, meaning both the employee and Fresenius Kabi have the right to end the employment relationship at any time, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.

Skills Required

  • Experience supporting and programming PLCs
  • Experience with robotics and machine vision systems
  • Experience with DCS, SCADA, and data historian systems
  • Integration experience with MES and ERP systems
  • Experience generating URS, FRS, equipment and system specifications
  • Commissioning and validation of automated systems
  • Knowledge of FDA, OSHA, and applicable environmental and safety codes
  • Project leadership including vendor coordination, bid packages, and contractor selection
  • Experience with servo and motion controls and data acquisition
  • Ability to train and develop local technical staff for automation support
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The Company
HQ: Bad Homburg v.d.Höhe
21,388 Employees

What We Do

Fresenius Kabi is a global healthcare company that specializes in lifesaving medicines and technologies for infusion, transfusion, and clinical nutrition. The company’s products and services are used for the therapy and care of critically and chronically ill patients. Its product portfolio comprises a range of highly complex biopharmaceuticals, clinical nutrition, medical technologies, and I.V. generic drugs. Within biopharmaceuticals, Fresenius Kabi offers, among others, biosimilar drugs with a focus on autoimmune diseases and oncology. The company’s clinical nutrition offering includes a wide selection of enteral and parenteral nutrition products. In the segment of medical technologies, its offering includes vital disposables, infusions pumps, apheresis machines, cell therapy devices, and more. Fresenius Kabi puts essential medicines and technologies in the hands of people who help patients and finds the best answers to the challenges they face. Following its strategy “Vision 2026”, which is a key part of the #FutureFresenius program of the Fresenius healthcare group, the company is furthermore committed to increase efficiencies in the therapy and care of patients and improve access to high-quality healthcare around the globe. Fresenius Kabi aspires to be leading globally in its product segments – all for the benefit of patients, its customers, and its stakeholders. Fresenius Kabi Community Guidelines and User Information: https://www.fresenius-kabi.com/social-media-terms-conditions Imprint: https://www.fresenius-kabi.com/imprint

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