Automation Engineer

Hikma; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 67.000 - 134.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual bonus & 401(k) match

Paid time off 20 days + holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision coverage

Employee discount program

Zusammenfassung

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. in Cherry Hill, New Jersey is seeking an Automation Engineer to maintain and modify control systems for the pharmaceutical production facility.

You will perform electro-mechanical troubleshooting, programming, and system back-ups, ensuring compliance with cGMP and SOPs. The role involves supporting preventive maintenance, setting up equipment changes, and coordinating with Operations to reach production goals.

Qualifikationen

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field (or Associates with equivalent experience).
• 4+ years PLC/HMI design and programming for industrial equipment (Rockwell/Siemens).
• 5 years experience in design, installation & support of electrical/control systems.
• Experience with electrical schematics, problem solving, and field instrumentation.

Aufgaben

• Maintain and modify control systems for pharmaceutical production.
• Program PLCs and troubleshoot control systems; develop electrical schematics.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance and spare parts planning.
• Collaborate with Operations/Engineering to meet production goals.

Kenntnisse

PLC/HMI design & programming

Electrical & control systems design

Analytical problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Communication & teamwork

Ausbildung

Electrical Engineering degree or related

Associates with equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC/SCADA programming tools

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Automation Engineer

Location: Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Job Type: Full-time

About Us

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ purpose is to put better health within reach, every day for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 760 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Through our global footprint of 30+ manufacturing plants, 8+ R&D centers, and 9,000+ empowered employees, we are committed to making high-quality medicines accessible to the people who need them.

Description

We are 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 maintaining and modifying control systems for the pharmaceutical production facility. The production equipment in the plant includes critical systems, filling, inspection and packaging. The position also involves electro-mechanical troubleshooting backup/ recovery of all systems. Provides guidance and participates in preventive and predictive maintenance of the electrical and control systems. Provides technical support for a variety of electronic\electrical systems. Perform troubleshooting of high-performance production equipment. Make program changes and complete back-ups via multiple manufacturers PLC/HMI and control software. Also responsible for systems programming of computer control programmable logic controller interfaces. Must be able to evaluate and order critical spare parts. Maintains equipment maintenance logs and documentation in accordance with SOP and cGMP guidelines. Completes necessary Corrective and Preventative Work Orders, as well as assigned trainings. Assist in set-ups or changeovers of equipment as necessary per the production schedule. Works closely with Operations and Engineering personnel to meet production goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance personnel with troubleshooting electrical control circuits, motor control and safety control circuits Electrical/Controls Engineer Responsibilities.
• Program Control System and troubleshoot and program PLC’s.
• Support projects occasionally on weekends and outside shift hours.
• Maintain documentation and records for the process control and computer systems.
• Interface with other departments. Collaborate and work with outside vendors, contractors, production and engineering. Assist the maintenance team in process improvements as part of a culture of continuous improvement.
• Troubleshooting personal computer, operating systems (including legacy OS), lifecycle version control, networking, MS office suite, hardware repair and disaster recoveries.
• Develop and implement project-specific industrial control systems; starting with proposal, specifications, and drawings.
• Coordinate with other Engineering resources on mechanical implementation of control systems.
• Develop, document and maintain accurate Electrical Schematics, Technical Manuals and SOP’s.
• Review standards and compliance requirements applicable to the electrical control systems, provide recommendations as required
• Use PLC programming knowledge to design and repair electrical control systems.
• Evaluate and analyze control processes to identify opportunities to increase value for the plant.
• Serve as lead in developing and implementing strategies for targeted equipment improvements, utilizing new and existing automation and control technologies for both short and long-term solutions.

Qualifications

• BS Electrical Engineer or related Bachelor Engineering degree, or Associates Engineering degree with equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of PLC and HMI design and programming for industrial equipment for machine control using Rockwell and Siemens families.
• 5 years of experience working directly with the design, installation, and support of electrical and control systems.
• Experience in design and development of electrical and software systems. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to be applied in design, programming, troubleshooting and diagnosis of the designed control systems.
• Up to 3 years of experience in computers, electronics and PLC’s with a full understanding of interface between field instrumentation, PLC’s and computers.
• Knowledge of motor controls up to 3 phase 460 volt. Must have Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to meet timelines and specifications for design process projects as assigned. Ability to simultaneously organize and successfully execute multiple project responsibilities is desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal, mathematical, verbal, written and presentation skills. Ability to work both independently as well as with the team. Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously. Self-motivated.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook. Knowledge and experience with servo systems.
• Experience in developing electrical schematics and AutoCAD skills is preferred.

Compensation

Base Salary: $66,600 to $133,700 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.

What We Offer:

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay. Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
• A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date). Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
• 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 company paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
• Employee discount program
• Wellbeing rewards program
• Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.

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.