Principal Automation Engineer, Full Time Permanent

PRINCIPAL AUTOMATION ENGINEER

Location: Hillsboro, Oregon,

Full time Perm

As a Principal Automation Engineer, each day is a unique symphony of challenges and triumphs. Your role is pivotal in ensuring the timely delivery of life-saving medicines, making a tangible difference in the world. Remember, every task you undertake, no matter how small, contributes to a larger purpose - the well-being of our patients.

• You will perform automation work to complete the commissioning and qualification of new systems
• Work collaboratively with cross functional engineering teams to improve the operational performance of equipment
• You will monitor and troubleshoot running systems to ensure continued plant operations
• You will develop solutions, and generate associated change records, to address repeat issues in both automation and production equipment
• You will perform investigations into issues that potentially impact multiple Company sites
• You will support junior Automation Engineers in their development, as well as in their troubleshooting efforts
• You will support building user requirements and design reviews in support of new equipment
• You will preview, and provide approvals on tests generated both by Automation and by other functions
• You will provide feedback to other teams on areas for improvement in regard to Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, etc.

• You hold a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• You have a strong working knowledge of PLCs, and you have experience working with SCADA Systems, Human Machine Interfaces, and thin clients
• You have previous experience at troubleshooting complex automation issues to determine root causes
• You have experience integrating automation controls into various factory manufacturing processes
• You have a solid track record of integrating electrical and mechanical systems
• You are able to serve as a member of the 24/7 Rotational On Call Support Team

• You have experience working in an environment utilizing change control and good documentation practices
• You have experience working with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems
• You have experience with Rockwell Automation technologies
• You have a solid track record developing automation solutions
• You have experience working with servo drives, robotics, vision systems, SCADA, mechatronics and motion control
• You have the ability to interpret electrical schematics and P&ID drawings