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Organization Overview:

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Position Brand Description

Engineer - Automation is responsible for establishing and maintaining the reliable operation and qualified state of the equipment/automation platforms in the area that he/she supports. The Automation Engineer engages with the cross-functional support team as an equipment/automation subject matter expert to ensure the business meets defined safety, quality, and productivity goals. The engineer also ensures that equipment/automation platforms are in-control, compliant, and capable of meeting customer needs, while delivering on projects associated with regulatory compliance, commercialization and continuous improvement efforts.

This Engineer - Automation role will support the Indy Parenteral Central Inspection area.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe working environment by following safety rules and helping improve the safety culture.
• Take overall responsibility for the safe design and safe operation of the equipment within the area.
• Function as automation subject matter expert of platforms of responsible equipment/system.
• Follow established businesses processes and GMP procedures to deliver projects associated with regulatory compliance, commercialization and continuous improvement efforts.
• Manage multiple projects with varying levels of complexity and business drivers.
• Establish & monitor/trend control systems as tool for verifying and optimizing equipment performance.
• Communicate effectively with others, especially process team members, operations, engineering tech, and crafts personnel.
• Perform impact assessments of varying levels of changes to responsible equipment/systems.
• Advise and coach other engineers and cross-functional teams, particularly in engineering best practices and automation-related topics.
• Evaluate activities for impact to qualified state of equipment.
• Responsible for system/component classification and maintenance strategy for equipment.
• Implement corrections, corrective actions, and countermeasures arising from Regulatory audits and/or CAPA plans.
• Lead or participate in IQ/OQ/PQ activities (including commissioning activities of new equipment or areas).
• Understand equipment reliability issues with the objective of improvement.
• Coordinate with site/corporate asset management personnel to replicate improvements and assure alignment of maintenance and other equipment activities.
• Identify and drive improvement opportunities associated with equipment within the area.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve more difficult equipment and operational problems.
• Utilize formal problem-solving techniques, including Root Cause Analysis, to resolve equipment issues.
• Engage with original equipment manufacturers and other service vendors to build knowledge base and deliver on projects and troubleshooting efforts.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in STEM field (Electrical Engineering preferred)

Additional Preferences

• Demonstrated ability to work in a safe manner to ensure the safety of self and others.
• Knowledge and experience of GMP manufacturing environment.
• Experience with designing, developing, qualifying and troubleshooting automated and/or machine vision systems.
• Demonstrated competency with automation/controls platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell, Allen Bradley and B&R.
• Demonstrated competency with machine vision systems such as Cognex, Keyence, etc.
• Adequate interpersonal and communications skills to be able to work effectively in a cross-functional, collaborative, team-based environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Project Management experience.
• Previous experience in Pharmaceutical Industry (manufacturing) or other highly regulated industry.
• Knowledge and experience with data flow management and IT Infrastructures.
• Strong equipment/process troubleshooting skills.
• Experience as qualified electrical worker.

Additional Information

• 8-hour dayshift
• Must be willing to work extended hours during peak periods
• Must be willing to respond to off-hour emergencies, when necessary.
• Occasional travel may be required for training, conferences, capital projects, etc.

Key Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription benefits are effective on your first day of employment
Paid vacation - starting annually at 120 hours (prorated based on start date)
Eligible for annual bonuses

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