Automation Engineer

Amneal Pharmaceuticals; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching contribution

Health and insurance benefits

Employee well-being programs

Job summary

A pharmaceutical manufacturing company is seeking an Automation Engineer to oversee and optimize automation systems within their facilities. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with a preference for a Master's degree. The engineer will manage control systems, perform system validations, and ensure all equipment documentation is accurate. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $95,000 to $110,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, programmable logic controllers.
• Experience in industrial/manufacturing plant, food or pharmaceutical processing.
• Ability to apply batch coding standards to automation processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize automation systems within manufacturing facilities.
• Develop Control Systems for various processing equipment.
• Perform programming and validation of digital process automation systems.
• Complete documentation for accurate record-keeping as per procedures.

Skills

Proficient with MS Office

Proficiency with Computer Aided Design Software (AutoCAD)

Proficiency with MS Project Software

Technical writing skills

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Related Field

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Related Field

Job description

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Job Summary

The Automation Engineer is responsible for overseeing and optimizing automation systems to improve production efficiency and reduce operational costs. This position involves designing, integrating, and implementing advanced hardware and software solutions within pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.

Essential Functions

• Develop Control Systems based on coordination with OEM to automate upstream and downstream processing equipment, including Mixers, Coaters, Pouches, Cartoners, Packaging Lines, Laboratory equipment, facility systems, stability chambers, BMS, CIP (Clean in Place), SIP (Steam in Place), Water System Controls, Tablet Press, Fluid Bed Dryers, Granulators, Vision System, etc.
• Perform programming, qualification and validation of digital process automation systems. Provide 24x7 on‑call automation support, including technical support and troubleshooting functions.
• Perform formal systems acceptance testing, including software simulation and hardware and equipment acceptance in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
• Properly complete documentation for accurate record‑keeping according to the Engineering Department’s procedures; assist with updating departmental procedures; monitor equipment and ensure preventative maintenance is being done; handle calibration monitoring, engineering analysis; assist with training coworkers on using equipment.
• Read, understand, verify and develop P&ID, engineering layout, engineering drawings and engineering documents.
• Implement projects according to Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP) guide for validation of automated systems in pharmaceutical manufacture.
• Handle logistics and coordination of electrical construction activities as per engineering standards, vendor development, with various departments like manufacturing, QA, QC, R&D for the engineering and validation aspects; maintain VMP and other GMP documents; support process validation and development studies; coordinate and ensure safety aspects.
• Perform hands‑on field installation, operational start‑up, calibration and commissioning activities.
• Support change control management, updating documentation for client, including test plans and production implementation.
• Apply batch coding standards to automation process, including design of batch operations, unit procedures, and procedural recipe components to aforementioned processes.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in Electrical Engineering or Related Field – Required
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Related Field – Preferred

Experience

• 3 Years of experience working with hydraulics, pneumatics, programmable logic controllers, electrical circuits, electrical machinery and human‑machine interfaces within industrial and manufacturing plant, food or pharmaceutical processing facilities.

Skills

• Proficient with MS Office – Intermediate
• Proficiency with Computer Aided Design Software (AutoCAD), Proficiency with MS Project Software – Advanced
• Technical writing skills – Advanced
• Oral and written communication skills – Advanced
• Must be able to follow direction and execute assigned work independently after initial training is completed – Advanced
• Ability to work both independently and in conjunction with a team – Advanced

Specialized Knowledge

• Fully comprehend, verify, and develop P&ID, engineering layout, electrical/controls diagram, engineering drawings and engineering documents, HMI, SCADA, VFD and PID controller programming, project management.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary for this position ranges from $95,000 to $110,000 per year. In addition, Amneal offers a short‑term incentive opportunity, such as a bonus or performance‑based award, within the first 12 months. Amneal’s compensation reflects the company’s good faith estimate of what it reasonably believes it will pay for this position at the time of posting.

Compensation is ultimately determined based on qualifications, experience, geographic location and other relevant factors. The Total Rewards program includes a comprehensive, flexible and competitive benefits package for eligible positions, including health and insurance benefits, a significant 401(k) matching contribution, and employee well‑being programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amneal is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, liability for service in the U.S. Armed Forces or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.