Industrial Controls Engineer II

Be a part of a global team where what we do matters! At Epredia, we recognize that our talented employees are vital to our success. Our team is dedicated, our work is rewarding – both personally and professionally – because what we do matters.  We seek talented individuals who will contribute to and thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment while demonstrating a commitment to our core values, People, Customer, Results, Continuous Learning, and Innovation.

** People** – We win as a team.
** Customer** – We deliver customer-centric solutions.
** Continuous Learning** – We learn and always aim to be better.
** Innovation** – We innovate every day.
** Results** – Results matter for all of us. As a
** Industrial Controls Engineer**, you’ll support a diverse manufacturing plant with multiple value streams, taking ownership of controls activities such as sustaining projects, change control, new equipment design and commissioning, issue resolution, and continuous improvement. By driving automation and implementing world-class best practices, you’ll help ensure Epredia delivers excellent results. Reporting to the Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you’ll work alongside a dynamic team of engineers while gaining hands-on experience with unique processes and developing valuable skills in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.
** Onsite:
Portsmouth, NH
**** What you will be doing:
*** Design and execute Validation and/or Qualification exercises
* Lead/Collaborate with internal and external Teams in defining and designing controls of legacy and new equipment.  Owns the responsibility to ensure that the instrumentation and automation systems are designed and operating to meet production/product requirements.
* Lead/Mentor Technical Teams in the repairs of equipment and resolution of downtime.
* Serve as a technical liaison for all levels of the company including production/maintenance employees, plant technical and management resources, marketing, R&D organizations, customers and other plants.
* Design and execute Validation and/or Qualification exercises in accordance with FDA General principles of Software Validation.
* Ensure processes and equipment fully comply with Safety, QMS and CGMP requirements.
* Configure, program, test, and debug automation equipment and systems such as PLCs, HMIs, VFDs for motor controls, and data collection.
* Design electrical cabinets for control and data acquisition systems. This includes electrical schematics, component selection, and panel layouts.
* Support investigations in product quality problems, determines root cause, gather and analyze data and implement corrective action to reduce or eliminate cause.  Owns and executes completion of CAPA actions
* Support continuous improvement initiatives per CI tools used in Business Operating System.
* Provide support and own tasks as needed for New Product Introduction, Change Control and Sustaining Projects.
* Support Capital Expense planning, documentation and execution.
* Conduct capacity studies, enhance system reliability, and identify/implement productivity improvements including new technologies.
* Develop/maintain strategic technical improvement plans for systems.
* Actively participate in definition of quality requirements and justification of acceptance limits to assure compliance with requirements.
* Identify areas for improvement. Recommend solutions to identified problems. Implement approved changes using sound engineering principles and fully document requirements on a timely basis.
* Work closely with Manufacturing Operations to Identify and resolve production and quality system deficiencies.
* Assist in the development of a safe working environment using occupational safety and health standards, including ergonomic principles.
* Additional duties as assigned.
** Skills you will need:
*** 5+ years’ experience in controls/systems engineering.
* Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant Engineering Discipline. (Mechanical or Electrical preferred).
* Must be capable of working for extended periods in a manufacturing environment.
* Work standing on hard surfaces, ladders, under and around equipment.
* Be a…