5438- Senior Controls Engineer / Senior Automation Engineer 2

Description

Verista’s 500 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

Company Culture Guidelines & Values

• We empower and support our colleagues
• We commit to client success at every turn
• We have the courage to do the right thing
• We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
• We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise
  
  

Senior Controls Engineer Responsibilities

The Engineer III, Controls will provide technical leadership for the evaluation and implementation of automation and controls improvements to enhance the efficiency, quality, compliance, and safety of manufacturing operations. Evaluate existing process controls and suggest and evaluate controls improvements. Work closely with maintenance. Provide technical support to large projects, including automation design, implementation, and validation. Support manufacturing process improvements through adherence to established design control processes, good engineering and documentation practices. The key responsibility of this position is to support and sustain production.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise (SME) for assigned equipment and machine control systems. Participate in and lead equipment troubleshooting and problem solving
• Complete independent analysis and develop solutions to problems. Identify and evaluate opportunities for process equipment, machine control, network/server improvements and cost savings. Use creative approaches in solving complex problems
• Create and update P&IDs, wiring schematics and I/O drawings for the controls systems
• Provide project scope, design, FAT, SAT, start-up, commissioning, and support validation for equipment and control systems. Perform developmental and/or test work that relies heavily on a comprehensive knowledge of theory and design
• Provide engineering, controls design and programming including development, modifying and troubleshooting of AC/DC Drives, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, Vision Systems and Robot Controllers. Initiate and manage projects with adherence to program management guidelines
• Provide technical input to help develop long range replacement and shorter-range continuous improvement project and system lifecycle management plans. Use methodical approach for root cause analysis and propose robust technical solutions
• Improve performance of manufacturing systems, e.g.: OEE improvement (quality, performance, and uptime), maintenance needs, MUV and scrap reduction
• Work on problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
• Largely self-directed after work is assigned; solicit input from senior level engineers. Work with Quality Engineers on qualification activities for new or modified processes and equipment
• Maintain a state of cGMP Compliance in all areas. May supervise others during project-specific activities. Train new employees on use of HMIs, equipment, system and equipment documentation, and department procedures. May provide input on performance evaluations to area manager
• Deliver communications tailored to the needs of the receiver (managers, peers, customers) with appropriate frequency to maximize its utility and promote cross-functional collaboration
• Bring substantive conflicts and disagreements into the open and attempt to resolve them collaboratively; build consensus
• Work on special projects as they arise.
  
  

Requirements

• Understanding of automation, plastic injection molding, part assembly, fixturing, testing, and process control techniques
• Advanced competency in domain. Familiar with other areas of domain expertise within the team
• Requires the ability to independently make decisions that impact the attainment of project objectives. Ability to make significant decisions directly impacting the success of one or more projects, or adjacent workgroups/functions
• Programming skills: Rockwell, Factory Talk, Allen Bradley
• Solid understanding of equipment strategy and ability to recommend solutions to critical issues
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 4 years of experience required
• This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment
• Work is performed in a clean room environment
• Must be able to occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs
• Typically requires work to be performed onsite. Occasional travel less than 5% of the time possible.
  
  

For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

• Verista is an equal opportunity employer.
  
  

National (US) Range

$85,000—$138,481 USD

Benefits

Why Choose Verista?

• High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
• Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
• Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
• FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
• Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
• As Needed Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement
  
  

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