Associate, Automation Engineering

HKA Enterprises; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises in North Carolina is seeking an engineer to design, deploy, and validate manufacturing processes and systems to ensure reliable production of medicines and GMP adherence. You will work with DeltaV, BMS, and Allen-Bradley PLCs, and help develop preventive maintenance procedures, test automated equipment, and maintain manufacturing information systems.

Strong communication and project discipline will help meet deadlines in a structured plant environment and drive collaboration

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with engineering design and validation.
• Familiar with DeltaV, BMS, and Allen Bradley PLC.
• Proficiency in structured query language (SQL).
• Experience with automated systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Nice-to-have: experience in pharmaceutical industry engineering.
• Familiarity with Preventive Maintenance Procedures for process control systems.
• Ability to monitor issues and develop preventative solutions.
• Experience with manufacturing information systems.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and test automated processes, systems, and equipment.
• Execute Good Manufacturing Practices and verification protocols.
• Monitor issues to develop preventative solutions.
• Support the development of Preventive Maintenance Procedures for process control systems.
• Adhere to safe work practices and meet project milestones.
• Communicate progress and issues to peers and supervisor.

Skills

Engineering design

Validation

SQL

Organizational skills

Communication

Automated systems

Manufacturing information systems

Good Manufacturing Practices

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma

Tools

DeltaV

BMS

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Position Summary

Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting maintenance and reliability, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need, precisely when they need them. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a key role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world. Your innovative ideas and proactive actions will help us imagine new possibilities and bring them to life, ensuring that vital medications reach those in need more swiftly and efficiently. Your contributions will be instrumental in enhancing manufacturing information systems, boosting success rates, and ensuring zero downtime. By integrating manufacturing processes, operational knowledge, equipment control, and data into cohesive systems, you will enforce seamless operations across various departments. Your dedication will be pivotal in meeting project objectives and goals, fostering a collaborative team environment, and driving your colleagues towards success.

Role Requirements/ Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with any years of experience, Associate’s degree with 4 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant experienceHands-on experience with engineering design and validationMust be familiar with DeltaV, BMS, and or Allen Bradley PLCProficiency in structured query languageDemonstrated organizational skills to meet project task deadlines effectivelyExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsExperience with automated systems and equipmentKnowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices Nice-to-have/ Preferred Experience in pharmaceutical industry engineeringFamiliarity with Preventive Maintenance Procedures for process control systemsAbility to monitor issues and develop preventative solutionsExperience with manufacturing information systemsExcellent judgment and decision-making skills

Key Responsibilities

Deploy and test automated processes, systems, and equipment.Execute Good Manufacturing Practices and verification protocols.Monitor and identify issues to develop preventative solutions.Support the development of Preventive Maintenance Procedures for process control systems.Adhere to safe work practices consistently.Contribute to project milestones, organize work to meet deadlines, and communicate progress and issues to peers.Learn and apply basic team effectiveness skills within the immediate Work Team.Make decisions to resolve basic problems with limited options and decision-making authority, under supervisor's direction.Work in a structured environment using established procedures, seeking guidance from colleagues, with regular reviews for technical judgment, completeness, and accuracy, relying on the supervisor's judgment.

Non-Standard work schedule, travel or environment requirements

Position requirements are typical for a manufacturing plant-based work environment with shop floor exposure in manufacturing and utilities.There are no unusual physical or mental requirements for this position.