Senior Automation Engineer - Pharmatek Consulting Inc

Senior Automation Engineer

Concord in Charlotte, NC

Annual base pay of $126k/yr plus benefit

• Primarily supporting STH (Syringe Tub Handling) platforms

• Secondary support for LLRS (literature loading) and BACS (Bin assembly and Collapsing system) platforms

  

Project Delivery Support -

o Provide automation/mechanical technical support for troubleshooting during the commissioning and qualification phase.

o Perform &/or support the execution of commissioning and qualification testing on the equipment.

o Provide technical support for integration of the line with site automation systems and other ancillary equipment (ie: MES)

o Perform source code review and code management for associated manufacturing equipment

o Update technical design documentation with respect to project delivery change management processes.

o Support site engineering initiatives including but not limited to training/development of site staff, drafting technical procedures, troubleshooting guides

  o Serve as a key resource to support site engineering groups.

  o Communicate continuous improvement solutions to respective GR platform stewards, and gain support for ideas on                issue resolution.

  o Hands-on resource to help troubleshoot issues but also be primary point of contact for GR personnel when trying to                resolve items.

Requirements

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experience in pharmaceutical parenteral manufacturing.

• Experience working with and programming automated equipment including vision systems, high-speed mechanical assembly lines, Fanuc robotics.

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience with pharmaceutical manufacturing, additional benefit if direct experience with:

  o high-speed device assembly,

  o packaging manufacturing equipment,

  o parenteral manufacturing equipment (filling/inspection lines)

  o Automated Storage Retrieval Systems (ASRS)

  o Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)

• Ability to program Rockwell PLC, FactoryTalk HMI/SCADA systems with hands-on troubleshooting experience.

• Experience working hands-on with mechanical assembly machines, pneumatics, instrumentation, electrical drawings, etc.

• Experience working with vendors/OEM personnel

• Strong communicator, as individual will be attending many remote meetings with Global Robotics personnel via Teams.      Strong ability to escalate and work cross-functionally.

At least 3 years’ experience/ knowledge with automated systems, including programming and improving complex systems Familiarity with at least one computer coding language (such as Python, Java, C#, HTML), understanding in version control systems (like GitHub or GitLab) is a plus Able to independently contribute through development and optimization of automation technologies preferred. Able to oversee implementation of automation technologies with third parties through technical skills and project management principles Must be able to work productively in an interdisciplinary team environment Experience with Hamilton, Scinomix, Tecan or similar automated laboratory platforms preferred Good oral and written communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills Ability to influence and educate other scientists and engineers to use automation technologies as part of implementation Proficiency using PC and Microsoft Office tools Excellent organizational and time management skills Strong attention to detail GMP and Good Documentation Practice Intermediate skills with WORD (authoring/editing large technical documents with styles, tables, TOCs, track changes) Basic skills with EXCEL and PowerPoint Experience with and tolerance for high levels of challenge and change Experience with project management including capturing project requirements and deliverables, timeline development, stakeholder management and communications