Specialist Manufacturing Automation- On-site

Job Description

First line automation support for assigned line(s)/system(s) and/or engineering projects. Work with plant maintenance, operations and process improvement teams to address line performance issues and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Conduct/support quality investigations related to equipment/system malfunctions and lead corresponding corrective and preventive actions to on-time closure. Lead/support qualification activities as well as associated GMP documentation and automation change controls. Foster an inclusive environment and a safety culture while adhering to our Company code of conduct, values and competencies. Ensures adherence to strategies that optimize and ensure quality and stability of automation systems though future expansion, replacement, or upgrades. Partners with stakeholders and global support functions to ensure successful automation system functionality.

Key Responsibilities:

The Specialist, Manufacturing Automation will be responsible for providing automation support for assigned line(s)/system(s) and/or engineering projects within our production manufacturing facilities. The Specialist is responsible for supporting the following as the discipline requires:

• On-floor support of manufacturing activities. Leads key automation support and troubleshooting for manufacturing equipment and packaging systems (i.e. PLC, Vision Systems) in Manufacturing Operations.

• Provides automation technical support for site implementation and on ongoing management of serialization/aggregation (track and trace), Systech Guardian and above site point of contact for SAP ATTP application.

• Author/Maintain technical documentation (Project Plans, Master Specifications, Requirements, Qualifications, Change Controls, Standard Operating Procedures, etc).

• Provides automation technical support to ensure compliance with Data Integrity directive.

• Identifies and implements process/equipment improvements and manufacturing efficiencies.

• Maintains automation systems in compliance with SLC, cGMPs, safety, and environmental regulations.

• Understands and supports all GMPs, safety, and environmental regulations. Periodically reviews automation documents, preventive maintenance, and SOPs to ensure compliance with GMP and safety.

Education:

• High school diploma.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

• 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.

• Demonstrated project management skills,

Preferred Experience and Skills:

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

• Experience with automation technology for packaging equipment.

• Experience with reject/verification systems and serialization systems.

• Working knowledge of the regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical applications.

• Data Integrity acumen.

• Cyber Security acumen.

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