Automation Engineer

Job Description – Automation Engineer

An Automation Engineer is responsible for technical work product in OT and specialized manufacturing technologies.  This position supports the engineering team by completing PLC, HMI, and robotics programming and system troubleshooting tasks. Reports to an Engineering Supervisor and Project Management.

Responsibilities:

• Familiar with or able to learn current technologies used in automation engineering applications.
• Responsible for assigned aspects of a project including documentation, programming, simulation, testing, and commissioning support.
• Daily responsibilities include implementing solutions and supporting the project team objectives. 
• I/O checkout with minimal supervision.
• Read and modify system architecture, wiring, and panel drawings.
• PC hardware and software maintenance.
• Basic panel design and specification of components.
• Technical writing, to include testing plan creation.
• Engineering critical thinking, to include independent problem solving and leveraging knowledge to solve unique problems.
• A thorough understanding of process.
• The ability to learn and apply basic SCADA application development using InTouch, RSView, and other software toolsets.
• Plans and coordinates parts of technical design and engineering implementation of project work. 
• This position receives technical direction from a senior engineer.
• Ability to interact with diverse personalities in a tactful, mature, and flexible manner. 
• This person will be called upon to provide input and technical support on projects. 
• Ability to work at client facilities under supervision. 
• Adheres to good engineering practices and company standards.
• Contributes to the development and delivery of detailed documentation.
• Possesses a team player approach to project execution. 
• Able to communicate well, both orally and in writing.
• Resourceful and well organized. 
• Performs other duties as required.

Experience and Education Requirements

• A BS in technical field (e.g. Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering).
• Minimum 2 years experience in regulated manufacturing such as Pharmaceutical or Specialty Chemical Industries required.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

Travel Requirements

• This position requires approximately 30% travel, including air travel, across the US, and potentially international travel.
• Valid driver’s license and passport required.
• Cannot appear on the US FDA Debarred Individuals List.

Physical Requirements

• Regular office environment with exposure to moderate noise.
• Must be able to independently work in/navigate around construction sites, to include working at heights, climbing ladders, and lifting objects up to 50 pounds (10% of duties or less).
• Must be able to independently work in/navigate around Biotech, Pharmaceutical, and Specialty Chemical manufacturing facilities, to include exposure to chemicals, strong smells, loud noises, extremes of temperature, and PPE.
• Ability to travel (which may include driving for extended periods of time).
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, ability to input data into computer utilizing hands and fingers to tab to different fields to input data. 
• Ability to answer telephone and talk and hear other party. 
• Ability to view computer screen, close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).