Automation Engineer

Fresenius Kabi USA; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 60,966 - 85,694; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company contributions

Paid vacation

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Fresenius Kabi USA in Wilson, North Carolina, is seeking a professional to lead the implementation of industrial automation platforms and systems. This role involves managing projects during construction, startup, and qualification phases while ensuring compliance with regional IT and automation practices.

The ideal candidate will provide training and support for plant personnel while being responsible for the design compliance and implementation ramp-up of new systems. The position includes comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, and a competitive salary range of $60,966 - $85,694.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial automation platforms and systems.
• Proficient in managing projects during construction and startup phases.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance (FDA, OSHA).

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Generate specifications and support commissioning of systems.
• Review and approve design documents and purchases.
• Integrate manufacturing devices with MES applications.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC systems

Robotics

Vision systems

Data collection

Project management

Job description

Job Summary

Performs implementation of industrial automation platforms and systems creating the basis for manufacturing expansions. Will lead projects during the construction, startup, and qualification phases for various new lines being deployed while following regional IT and automation practices. Will be responsible for ultimate design compliance, and implementation ramp up of these new systems along with other plant personnel. Serves as a subject matter expert at the manufacturing site supporting PLCs, robotics, vision systems, networks, data collection, local, and distributed control systems. Contributes innovative ideas which enhance the design and implementation of both skid based and DCS automation platform implementations. Provides training and development to support personnel helping to build local core competencies able to support ongoing operations.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range: $60,966 - $85,694. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with company contributions, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, employee assistance program, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. We also offer life insurance, disability coverage, and a wellness program.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and within budget completion of the projects as assigned by his/her manager.
• Generate URS, FRS, equipment, and system specifications.
• Support commissioning and validation of all automated systems.
• Review and approve design documents, submittals, purchases supporting project.
• Assure that assigned projects are in compliance with State, Federal and local codes which encompass environmental protection, FDA and OSHA requirements.
• Support Site Data Historian and other SCADA applications.
• Responsible for integration of Manufacturing Devices with MES applications.
• Direct and coordinate activities of various vendors for each project to eliminate any potential conflict and assure that vendors comply with all the safety rules and regulations.
• Prepare Risk Assessments, Safety Assessments, specifications for projects.
• Develop bid packages, select contractors by comparing vendors/contractors, and award jobs.
• Upon completion of project, support ongoing efficiency and performance improvements of plant wide automation systems including PLCs, data historians, data acquisition, ERP interface systems, BMS, AMS, and process control systems including robotics, servo and motion controls, vision systems, HVAC and utility control systems.
• Develop local technical staff to support automation systems and manufacturing.

EEO Statement

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.