Controls System Engineer; Automation

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This position will be responsible for providing control system engineering support to troubleshoot, maintain and improvement projects of Automation and Controls systems for the Automated Equipment in a dynamic GMP regulated environment, requiring minimal downtime of the machinery.

Responsibilities include fast response for troubleshooting to sustain machinery uptime when unscheduled downtime occurs, identification of improvements, PLC programming (modifications/configuration), and preventive/corrective maintenance for automation and control systems. Participate in projects implementation as a technical Subject Matter Expert.

Some Example of Production equipment to be supported includes Sterilization Wonderware SCADA system, Solution Mixing and Delivery lines, Plastic Injection Molding, Blow Molders, Film Extrusion, Compounding, Conveyors, Packaging Equipment, Printers, Leak Detectors, Particle Inspection Systems, and Filling and Finishing machines, Solution Mixing and Delivery lines.

Expertise with some of Automation and Controls Systems including Aveva (Wonderware In-Touch and In-Batch), Rockwell Plant PAX, Pharma suite, FT Batch, Studio 5000, Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal, Allen Bradley, Siemens or GE PLCs, , HMIs;
Vision Systems, Robotics, Ethernet IP and Device Net communication protocols; VFDs, and Motion Controls Systems (robot and servo motors) are required.

Responsibilities:
Essential Duties

• Analyzes existing equipment, processes, facilities, infrastructure and systems to identify areas of improvement and recommend solutions to optimize performance.
• Acts as a Subject Matter Expert for designated systems/ technologies and provide technical recommendations
• Anticipate potential process related problems, risks and technical conflicts and develop the necessary contingency plans to improve business continuity.
• Performs troubleshooting and modifications to the automated equipment adhering to Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices GMP change control standards and policies.
• Creates and modifies system specifications and standard operating procedures for the systems supported.
• Trains users and peers on systems.
• Supports software life cycle efforts.
• Contributes to development of continuous improvement to systems.
• Documentation, testing, commissioning and validation support following GDP.
• Provides project implementation support.
• Performs administrative, upgrades and maintenance tasks for equipment/ control…