Automation Specialist

Automation Specialist

Position Summary

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

This position is located in Windsor, Ontario, one of two sites located in Canada offering softgel development and manufacturing capabilities for the Pharmaceutical and Consumer Health industries.  We have a broad range of integrated formulation, manufacturing, analytical and packaging services to offer full-service turnkey solutions.

Reporting to the Engineer & Maintenance Manager, the Automation Specialist will be the primary point-person responsible for planning, executing, and delivering automation and process simplification projects on time, within budget, and in accordance to specifications at both Ontario softgel sites. Efficient delivery of project deliverables, effective quality control, and clear communication of expectations to stakeholders, and upward reporting to senior management are critical tasks that must be performed throughout each project’s lifecycle.

Shifts: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM-4:30 PM or 8:30 AM-5:00 PM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer and Catalent employee.

The Role:

• Identify opportunities within the manufacturing plant for enhanced automation to reduce costs, increase repeatability and significantly improve quality and compliance.

• Full ownership of the programming aspect of all vision, PLC, and recipe-based process equipment in manufacturing ensuring all products are qualified to run at product launch and maintained through product life cycle.

• Define requirements of project in conjunction with stake holders, Translate user requirements to technical specifications.

• Develop, execute, and monitor project schedule to deliver projects under tight timelines and prepare and issue requests for quotation and scope of work documents.

• Provide guidance within project to ensure final product meets requirements of stakeholders and applicable regulations.

• Actively monitor & validate the progress of vendors and contractors and create and execute validation documents on equipment and facilities under GMP documentation practices including change management system.

• Provide timely, formal, and professional updates on project status including Scope / Schedule / Budget and identify and train a backup employee to cover automation needs in times when needed.

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned and must be able to work extended hours, weekends as needed, especially when problems occur or when deadlines must be met.

The Candidate:

• Industrial Automation Diploma or Degree or in related field is required.

• Industry related technical background will be considered an asset.

• Experience with PLC and recipe-based programming is required.

• Experience in project engineering/management is considered an asset.

• Experience and familiarity with pharmaceutical manufacturing and relevant GMP practices is an asset.

•  Strong verbal and written communication skills (English)

• CAD Experience (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Cadkey) is considered an asset.

• MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, etc.)

• Technical writing ability.

• Knowledge of general construction processes / ESA approvals / PSR events / TSSA regulations / building codes are an asset.

• Currently Catalent does not participate in the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).

• Candidates with non-Canadian credentials must provide an evaluation confirming the Canadian equivalency of the credentials as determined by the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada (ACESC) such as WES.

• The employee's role frequently involves sitting and utilizing hands and fingers for tasks such as handling, feeling, and keyboard manipulation, necessitating manual dexterity.

• Occasionally, the position requires standing, walking, reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, alongside close vision capabilities and potential exposure to chemicals.

Why You Should Join Catalent:

• Comprehensive Benefit Package (Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance)

• Group Retirement Savings –Registered Pension Plan (RPP) with employer contributions.

• Employee Reward & Recognition programs.

• Opportunities for professional and personal development & growth including tuition reimbursement.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!  Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. 

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.