Automation Engineer Fix Term Contract

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Milestone bonus

Benefits

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. in Tempe, AZ is seeking a 9-month fixed-term automation engineer who will develop new technology and support existing systems to improve production, quality and safety.

The role is hybrid, requiring onsite presence at least 3 days per week, with a $1,000 milestone bonus for 12 and 24 weeks. You will plan, schedule and execute projects, maintain validation documents, and collaborate with engineering and shift teams to meet timelines and metrics.

Qualifications

• 4-year technical degree.
• Minimum 3 years experience in related industry.
• Background in medical devices/pharmaceutical would be a plus.
• Knowledge of quality systems requirements, FDA Quality System Regulation, cGMP and ISO standards.

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 timelines and governance policies.
• Ensure technical and customer requirements for assigned projects are achieved.
• Develop and maintain validation and project management documents.
• Conduct or participate in routine project reviews with Project Teams and Management.
• Troubleshoot and repair automation.
• Maintain machine safeties to protect employees.

Skills

Automation

Project management

Validation

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Quality systems

Documentation

Education

4-year technical degree

Tools

PLC programming

Robotics equipment

Automation hardware

Job description

Tempe, AZ, US, 85283

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 lifesavings 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 you 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.

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.

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite for a minimum of 3 days per week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity.

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

• Education or Equivalent Experience: 4-year technical degree.

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years Experience in related industry required

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.

Shift

Monday - Friday Day Shift

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post‑offer background screening and/or drug screening. #LI-SL1