Job Description

The Specialist, Manufacturing Automation role will be responsible for providing automation support for assigned line(s)/system(s) and/or engineering projects within our manufacturing facilities.

Key Responsibilities but are not limited to the following:

• Provide key automation support and troubleshooting for various utilities, manufacturing, and packaging equipment (OEM, Rockwell, Siemens, etc.) while maintaining cGMP

• Providing technical knowledge for successful implementation of changes and/or process improvements.

• Leading and implementing changes while maintaining cGMP.

• Authoring and/or maintaining life cycle documentation, Standard Operating Procedures, change controls, incidents, CAPA’s, etc.

• Communicating effectively while being open and approachable with a friendly, positive, and professional attitude with immediate manager, team, and area stake holders.

• Providing automation support on various shifts/weekend as required

• Participating in audits and training programs in the area of responsibility.

Education Minimum Requirement:

• High School Diploma is required.

• B.S., B.A., or M.S. in Information Technology, Science, Engineering, or equivalent discipline preferred.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of (3) three years’ experience in support of IT / Automation support in a manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, Vision Systems and Servo-Drives.

• Experience in computer validation and systems lifecycle development methodology.

• Experience authoring and reviewing standard operating procedures, on-the-job-training, and other controlled documents.

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence and support others through a culture of inclusion, feedback, and empowerment.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Problem Solving, and/or Right First-Time methodologies.

• Experience with automation technology for utilities, process, and/or packaging equipment.

• Experience with PI/RtReports and/or MES manufacturing systems.

• Experience with reject/verification systems and serialization systems.

• Working knowledge of the regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical applications.

• Data Integrity acumen.

• CyberSecurity acumen.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

09/27/2024

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Job Posting End Date:09/27/2024

A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID:R307457