Automation Engineer

Hikma Pharmaceuticals; Bedford (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. seeks an Automation Engineer to manage automation activities for production and facility equipment. You will provide troubleshooting, optimize systems, and support new equipment design and installation.

Lead projects, maintain drawings, and ensure cGMP compliance across site utilities and processes. Qualifications include a engineering degree and 5–7 years' experience in process control, instrumentation, and electrical distribution, with PLC/SCADA expertise and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 5-7 years of experience in process control systems including instrumentation, automation, and electrical distribution (preferred in chemical, food, or pharmaceutical industries).
• Experience with network and system administration of Microsoft-based systems, Visual Basic, and SQL is preferred.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with PLC brands: Allen-Bradley, Modicon, Siemens S7.
• Experience with SCADA systems; Wonderware preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot control and instrumentation systems to resolve moderately complex equipment issues.
• Support design, installation, startup and validation of process control systems and instrumentation for capital projects.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and suppliers to ensure timely design and implementation.
• Lead mid-level projects and maintain documentation and as-built drawings.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement for plant automation control systems.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Instrumentation

Electrical distribution

Automation design

SQL

Wonderware

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Modicon PLCs

Siemens S7 PLCs

Wonderware

Job description

We continue to be committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a talented and motivated Automation Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for the management and execution of all Engineering activities related to automation solutions for production and/or facility equipment. Provide operational support, troubleshooting, and optimization for assigned equipment, directing and coordinating activities to improve reliability, and applying advanced engineering principles to the design and implementation of new equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot control and instrumentation systems to resolve moderately complex equipment issues. Provide engineering expertise and technical guidance to maintenance to perform repairs, design changes, or other corrections as a result of troubleshooting or performance evaluation.
• Partner with Engineering lead to support the design, specification, installation, startup and validation of process control systems, electrical systems and instrumentation for capital and upgrade projects. Ensure site specifications, standards and cGMP compliance to expectations are met and that good engineering practices are followed. Coordinate with other engineers, project managers, and suppliers to assure a complete and timely design and implementation.
• Direct mid-level complexity group projects - identify, propose and champion creative and constructive solutions articulating the business value created. Monitor and communicate progress on all projects within the assigned portfolio to successfully deliver project scope, timeline and budget objectives. Maintain a “state of control” over systems by assuring maintenance of as-built drawings, system documentation and EX rating management. Coordinate with Operations to identify requirements for process controls, develop control strategies and implement.
• Identify continuous improvement activities relative to plant automation control systems in support areas and champion solutions aligned with Site and Department metrics, Business Objectives and Strategy. Identify areas of opportunity to improve equipment and component reliability. Research new technologies and procedures relative to automation and controls that could be utilized to improve support area processes. Analyze, compare and select equipment best suited for various applications. Support standards development and master planning activities.
• Develop calibration, preventative maintenance and additional procedures in support of systems and instruments installed. Provide training and technical supervision to instrumentation and electrical personnel as well as Flow technicians for automation control systems in support areas.
• Other duties as assigned may include:
• Drive internal communication and ensures knowledge sharing across all colleagues for operational effectiveness and consistency.
• Actively supports the business model effectively and consistently. Fully supports the efficient working environment and applies continuous improvement process.

Qualifications:

We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table. While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:

• Bachelor’s Degree Engineering.
• 5-7 years of experience in all areas of process control systems encompassing instrumentation, automated control, and electrical distribution, preferably in the chemical, food, or pharmaceutical industries.
• Experience with network and system administration of Microsoft based systems, Visual Basic, and SQL is preferred.
• Experience in programming/troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Modicon, and Siemens S7 PLCs is preferred.
• Experience in programming and configuration of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems; experience with Wonderware products is preferred.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including but not limited to, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and AutoCAD.
• Proven ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and activities.
• Demonstrated successful communication and negotiation skills in order to manage conflicting and/or multiple demands, including ability to present to various level within an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to apply analytical skills to identify problems; recognizes symptoms, causes, and alternate solutions and makes timely sound decisions even under risk and uncertainty.

Compensation:

Base Salary: $59,900 to $120,450 annually. The compensation for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, work location, prior experience and job-related knowledge, relevant skills and expertise, current business needs, and market factors. The Talent Acquisition team can provide more details about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.