Senior Automation Engineer / Senior Automation Engineer 2 - 5121

Verista’s 600 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

Company Culture Guidelines & Values:

• We empower and support our colleagues
• We commit to client success at every turn
• We have the courage to do the right thing
• We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
• We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

Automation Engineer Responsibilities:

The scope of this role is to provide direct coordination and integrated Automation Support within Global Robotics Asset Portfolio to ensure the outputs required are developed and delivered, inclusive of delivery to sites in Indianapolis, Raleigh Durham NC, Concord NC, Alzey Germany, and potentially other future sites.

• Highly versed in Allen Bradley Rockwell Controls including Studio5000 and FactoryTalk SE applications. (Required)
• Experience with Fanuc Robotic systems desired but not required
• Experience in Commissioning and Qualification, asset delivery, validation activities and cGMP regulations.
• Experience delivering and/or troubleshooting automated applications within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Work with client Platform owner and Robotic application integration to troubleshoot, shakedown, and oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Troubleshoot system issues found during production and help identify and implement solutions.
• Evaluate production metrics and historian data to identify issues, recommend and help implement improvements.
• Ability to travel to client production sites up to 25%+ (1-2 weeks per month as needed by the project
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and to take initiative especially within a complex network environment
• Previous automated assembly equipment validation experience
• Strong documentation management and technical writing skills
• Contribute to the completion of projects, manage own time on agreed targets, develop plans for own projects and leads small project teams
• Demonstrate good planning, organizing, time management and team participation skills
• Modify moderately complex to highly complex control logic that requires a degree of scientific and/or manufacturing process expertise
• Clearly communicate progress and issues to peers

• Must be willing to work onsite in Indianapolis, IN
• Must be willing to travel to multiple sites

• Must have 5+ years of experience as an Automation Engineer (pharmaceutical environment experience highly preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required
• Proficiency using PC and Microsoft Office tools
• Outgoing personality with strong ability to communicate effectively with peers in clear, concise terms
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• GMP/Validation practices
• Intermediate skills with WORD (authoring/editing large technical documents with styles, tables, TOCs, track changes)
• Basic skills with EXCEL and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal skills and clear communication capabilities
• Experience with and tolerance for high levels of challenge and change
• Responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting automated utility, processing, filing, inspection, and packaging equipment
• Contribute technical content to validation protocols on automation systems and perform execution of protocols

Why Choose Verista?

• High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
• Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
• Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
• FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
• Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
• As Needed Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

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For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

$85,000-126,528

*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.