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Automation Engineer I
$89k-111k (estimate)
Full Time | Scientific Services
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Charles River Laboratories is Hiring an Automation Engineer I Near Charleston, SC
For nearly 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.
Job SummaryThis position will work with both hardware and software aspects of automation to determine the best way to implement the Microbial Solutions automation roadmap, including conceptual design, capital expenditure approval, management of integration and suppliers, testing, and validation. This role will monitor existing automation for end of life/replacement/repair and identify, justify, and implement technology and equipment upgrades, process technologies, and process improvements. Additionally, the Automation and Controls Engineer will provide project leadership and support for assigned automation, equipment, and software projects.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Skills and Abilities:Working knowledge and experience with PLC, HMI, and SCADA; working knowledge of vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, etc.); ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, good interpersonal skills, quality mindset with focus on risk management and mitigation; technical writing and communication
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
About Microbial SolutionsOur Microbial Solutions business group has a comprehensive portfolio of endotoxin testing, microbial detection and microbial identification products and services is unlike any other, and has been purposefully designed to meet the complex and ever-changing needs of the industry. We help clients to ensure product safety and quality with easy-to-use yet robust testing solutions that satisfy regulatory requirements, support critical decision making and improve operational efficiencies.
About Charles RiverCharles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.
Equal Employment Opportunity Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Job SummaryThis position will work with both hardware and software aspects of automation to determine the best way to implement the Microbial Solutions automation roadmap, including conceptual design, capital expenditure approval, management of integration and suppliers, testing, and validation. This role will monitor existing automation for end of life/replacement/repair and identify, justify, and implement technology and equipment upgrades, process technologies, and process improvements. Additionally, the Automation and Controls Engineer will provide project leadership and support for assigned automation, equipment, and software projects.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Investigates, analyze, and prepare justification for the purchase of automation equipment and other capital equipment purchases
- Identify, lead, and support continuous improvement/new projects, developing detailed specifications, electrical drawings, implementation plans, and other appropriate documentation
- Collaborate with functional experts, operations personnel, and site management to shape the future state of the manufacturing facility and the plant software architecture that adheres to automation standards and regulations
- Review, quality check, and provide final approval for all control system hardware drawings, including network architecture, panel drawings, communications wiring diagrams, etc.
- Troubleshoot existing hardware and software and provide programming assistance to maintain current equipment and software/control systems.
- Validation, Qualification and FAT/SAT experience a plus
- Perform all other related duties as assigned
- B.S or equivalent in Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer/Computer Systems Engineering, Electronics
- At least 3 years in a cGMP environment
Skills and Abilities:Working knowledge and experience with PLC, HMI, and SCADA; working knowledge of vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, etc.); ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, good interpersonal skills, quality mindset with focus on risk management and mitigation; technical writing and communication
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must regularly operate a computer and occasionally operate other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
- Regularly interfaces with lab equipment and associated test equipment (meters, scopes, etc.).
- Must be able to lift 40 lbs on occasion
- Office and production environment.
- Occasional Travel may be required
About Microbial SolutionsOur Microbial Solutions business group has a comprehensive portfolio of endotoxin testing, microbial detection and microbial identification products and services is unlike any other, and has been purposefully designed to meet the complex and ever-changing needs of the industry. We help clients to ensure product safety and quality with easy-to-use yet robust testing solutions that satisfy regulatory requirements, support critical decision making and improve operational efficiencies.
About Charles RiverCharles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.
Equal Employment Opportunity Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to [email protected]. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Scientific Services
SALARY
$89k-111k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/24/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/27/2024
HEADQUARTERS
HORSHAM, PA
SIZE
25 - 50
FOUNDED
1999
CEO
JAMES FOSTER
REVENUE
$5M - $10M
INDUSTRY
Scientific Services
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