Automation Engineer

ABEC Inc; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Vacation

401K plan with 40% match

Job summary

ABEC Inc in Bethlehem is seeking a full-time Automation Engineer. This role involves designing and developing equipment for biopharmaceutical manufacturing, specifically focusing on piping assemblies and motorized agitation systems.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant experience, plus at least 5 years in automation systems. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid vacation and a 401K plan with 40% match.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with current automation systems.
• Proficient with programming in relevant hardware/software platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assume project lead role to interface with customers.
• Define automation scope of work and develop specifications.
• Support design and manufacturing with integration of system controls.

Skills

Automation Systems Design

Programming PLC, OIT, HMI

Electrical Engineering

Detail-oriented

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Delta V

Siemens

Job description

This is a full-time onsite role at our Bethlehem facility.

ABEC is at the forefront of innovation in our industry, offering highly differentiated products and services driving exceptional growth. As we expand to meet increased demand and new opportunities, we seek talented individuals to join our team and support our continued success.

We’re in a significant growth phase, with multiple key roles open across our organization. If you’re qualified for multiple positions, we encourage you to apply to any that aligns with your skills and experience.

Company Overview

ABEC is a leading supplier to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. ABEC's unique value is based on combining long experience with the ability to engineer, design, manufacture, commission, qualify, and service the entire bioprocess to reduce overall cost, shorten time to market, and maximize productivity. ABEC's products include process and equipment engineering/consulting services, comprehensive site services, bioreactors and fermenters, filtration and chromatography systems, prep and hold systems, and cleaning/sterilization systems.

Benefits

• DAY 1 Benefits - Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 3 Weeks Paid Vacation & 10 Paid Holidays
• Company paid life insurance
• Industry leading 401K plan (40% match!)
• Air-conditioned facilities
• College tuition benefit program
• Employee Referral Program

Position Summary

The Automation Engineer utilizes independent judgment to perform the day-to-day project duties of designing, developing and releasing deliverables used in the fabrication of equipment for pilot and commercial scale biopharmaceutical manufacturing (primarily piping assemblies for fluid & gas handling and motorized agitation systems). Primary responsibility involves generating design plans. This position requires a high level of attention to detail along with the ability to develop a strong understanding of Bioprocessing Equipment design standards.

Responsibilities

• Assume a project lead role to interface with customer and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Executes quality management plan in accordance with quality standards.
• Understand all project requirements and objectives.
• Defines automation scope of work and develops all required specifications.
• Estimates automation hardware, software and manpower requirements.
• Coordinates design and/or manufacturing and software efforts to ensure compliance.
• Forecast and communicate status as required.
• Support design and manufacturing with integration of system controls as requested.
• Programs PLC, OIT, HMI, DCS controllers and smart instruments as requested.
• Manages automation employees or contractors in execution of work.
• Accounts for all contractor resources assigned to project.
• Assists with Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)
• May evaluate and recommend automation upgrades to existing equipment or systems.
• Supports Field Services with respect to automation needs both planned and unscheduled.
• Maintain organized project and/or software records.
• Control project cost.
• Meeting Project schedules.
• Provide technical support to customers, sales and marketing.
• Execute other tasks as assigned.
• Will play an active role in identifying and driving Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline or equivalent automation related job experience.
• 5+ years with current automation systems experience preferred.
• Proficient with one or more of the following hardware/software platforms: Allen-Bradley, Delta V, or Siemens.
• Current automation and control systems design, development, and programming from scope and P&ID framework.
• English language proficiency, both written and oral speaking skills.
• cGMP and GAMP 5 experience in Bio-Pharm or Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
• Detail oriented with a solid understanding of current programming standards, industry design fundamentals, and related simulation/de-bugging processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task across functional groups.
• Must work well both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Limited travel will be required (not expected to exceed 20%). International travel possible.
• Awareness of and prior experience with implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) a plus.
• Prior Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus.