What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Automation Engineer III (On-site) position at Tolmar?
Description
Purpose and Scope
The Equipment Automation Engineer III supports the design, development, monitoring, maintenance and documentation of automated equipment and controls systems including PLC programming, Building Management Systems (BMS), and monitoring systems (chambers, particle measurement, building controls & equipment). The Automation Engineer provides technical and automation support for equipment, facility, laboratory, and manufacturing systems and takes necessary steps to maintain them in good working order with assistance from the owners, maintenance department, and outside contractors.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform necessary functions to monitor and maintain system to validated state. Subject matter expert for change controls on automated systems.
- Provides technical support on pharmaceutical and utilities systems and building and equipment controls.
- Subject matter expert or system owner for automation systems including associated computer systems.
- Monitor and maintain the building and equipment controls and programs including but not limited to BMS, PMS and automated systems to a high level of compliance with GMP and ISO 9001.
- Subject matter expert for Rockwell Automation, Honeywell EBI, iFix SCADA, Wonderware SCADA, and JCI Metasys Building Management Systems (BMS).
- Enhance, review and generate validation documentation including IQ, OQ and PQ for automation systems as necessary.
- Compile and analyze data, prepare reports and make recommendations for changes and / or improvements.
- Responsible for project management of automation and controls projects. Including keeping projects within budget and on schedule.
- Identify quality issues and provide corrective actions for automated equipment and controls systems.
- Provide after-hour and weekend support for manufacturing when in operation.
- Desire to innovate and improve processes by driving lean concepts in design & execution
- Maintain a safe work environment and follow site policies and procedures.
- Participate in required annual hazardous waste training. Hazardous waste involvement may include but is not limited to container and tank management and inspections, generation of hazardous waste as a part of production or sampling processes and transfer of hazardous waste between lab procedure area, satellite accumulation and storage. Respond to spills per the Chemical Spill Procedures.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Core Values
The Equipment Automation Engineer III is expected to operate within the framework of Tolmar's Core Values :
Education & Experience
Compensation and Benefits
Tolmar compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay and a strong benefits package. The final compensation offered may vary from the posted range based on the selected candidates qualifications and experience.
Working Conditions
Tolmar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors of Engineering (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $115,000 - $120,000
