Automation Engineer

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Milestone bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. seeks an Automation Engineer for an onsite, fixed-term contract lasting 9 months in Tempe, AZ. The role focuses on developing and supporting technology to improve production, quality, safety and profitability, with responsibility for project planning and execution.

The position is 40 hours per week with overtime as needed; travel is minimal. A $1,000 milestone bonus is offered for 12 and 24 weeks, and benefits are provided as part of the employment package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in medical device or regulated industry.
• Experience with project management and support of technical projects.
• Knowledge of quality systems, FDA Quality System Regulation (QSR), cGMP and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Support development of new and existing technology to improve quality, profitability and safety.
• Plan, schedule, and execute project assignments to meet timelines and governance policies.
• Develop and maintain validation and project management documents; review design changes.

Skills

Project management

Automation systems

Quality systems

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Title: Automation Engineer

Requisition ID: 75688

Date: Oct 26, 2026

Location: Tempe, AZ, US, 85288

This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite for all scheduled workdays. No relocation assistance is provided for this opportunity.

This position is a fixed-term contract projected to last 9 months. The position offers benefits, training, and full-time hours. A $1,000 bonus will be offered for 12 & 24 weeks for those that complete these milestone dates.

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life‑saving and life‑enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for developing new technology and supporting existing technology to improve production, quality, profitability and safety. This individual will be responsible for the planning, scheduling, execution of projects and communicating project status to targeted timelines. This individual will also manage/assist in facility expansion/modifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support development of new technology, existing technology and existing production lines to improve quality, profitability and safety.
• Develop, execute and document project assignments in compliance with committed timelines and project goals, and per established governance policies and procedures.
• Ensure technical and customer requirements for assigned projects are achieved.
• Develop and maintain required validation and project management documents.
• Conduct or participate in routine project reviews with Project Teams and Management
• Perform design work, layouts, sketches, concepts, etc. as needed for projects and/or plant layouts.
• Develop and/or review engineering change requests for modifications to processes, equipment and facilities.
• Troubleshoot and repair of all automation.
• Evaluate and maintain proper machine safeties to ensure employees are protected when operating any piece of automation.
• Ensure automation lines are meeting their targeted output and OEE by analyzing production data.
• Maintain quality finished product through proper maintenance and operation of all automation.
• Provide timely notification to shift leaders and program managers of maintenance and down time issues.
• Interfaces daily with engineering manager and shift support staff.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.
• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
• Automation includes – assembly machines/fixtures, label applicators, robots, end of arms, separators and test equipment. Any other equipment assigned by management.

Education

• Associate's Degree In a relevant Engineering subject required or
• Bachelor's Degree In a relevant Engineering subject preferred

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years Experience in medical device industry or other regulated industry required
• Minimum 3 years Experience in supporting technical project management preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Background in medical devices/pharmaceutical would be a plus.
• Knowledge of quality systems requirements, FDA Quality System Regulation, cGMP and relevant ISO standards

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Light-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work a 40-hour work week, plus overtime and/or irregular hours as required to complete assignments. May stand or sit for extended periods of time. Must transport oneself to and from other areas of the facility and travel to other divisions when necessary. Must have good visual acuity. If specifically necessitated by customer requirements, must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences for product and safety issues.
• Medical Device manufacturing requires strict adherence to standards. Working environment is a manufacturing facility, which houses plastic injection molding machines. Must tolerate fumes and particulate generated from various plastics. Work areas are equipped with adequate lighting, cooling/heating and equipment that are in a good working condition. Must work constructively in an environment that may always be stressful due to competing resources while maintaining company confidentiality.

Pay Transparency

The annual base salary for this position is $88,700.00. Total target compensation is determined using objective and gender-neutral criteria, including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, market benchmarks, geographic location, and the scope and responsibilities of the role.

This position may be eligible for variable compensation and other incentive programs in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans within the country of employment. In addition, team members are eligible to participate in the company’s benefits and total rewards programs applicable to their location and employment status.

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in orderto apply to West, please send an email to [e-mail] . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.