Automation Engineer II (pharma)

Insight Global; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Automation Engineer II to support a large pharmaceutical client in Clayton, NC. The role involves ensuring compliance of new processes and equipment with standards, as well as improving the reliability of process control systems.

The ideal candidate should have a strong engineering background with relevant experience and expertise in project management and process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering/related field of study from an accredited university required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing required.
• Knowledgeable in the following technologies: SAP EM, PLC, DCS/SCADA, MES, Oracle, MS SQL.

Responsibilities

• Work with local & global project team to ensure design is compliant.
• Develop & implement plans to maintain & improve process control systems.
• Support audits & inspections as SME for process control systems.

Skills

Project management

Process improvement

Six Sigma methodologies

Knowledge of SAP EM

Warehouse automation equipment

DCS/SCADA

MES

Oracle

MS SQL

General controls

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering/related field

High School Degree/GED with 9 years of experience

Job description

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering/related field of study from an accredited university required
• May consider a minimum of seven (7) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems required
• May consider a High School Degree/GED with a minimum of nine (9) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems required
• Minimum of five (5) years engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems required
• For Logistics roles only: Warehouse automation equipment preferred (Automated storage and Retrieval Systems, Automated Guided vehicles, Autonomous Mobile Robots, and Conveyor systems)
• Knowledgeable in the following technologies: SAP EM, PLC, DCS/SCADA, MES, Oracle, MS SQL (databases), Historian, general controls a plus SAP EWM a plus
• Ability to demonstrate proven expertise (e.g., project management) in planning/organization & project execution, follow-up, & completion required
• Ability to translate high level direction into actionable tasks that deliver results using clean / Six Sigma methodologies a plus

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an Automation Engineer II to support a large pharmaceutical client in the Clayton, NC area. The Automation Engineer III will ensure new processes & equipment are compliant with line of business and global standards. Participate in local & global team to ensure new equipment & processes are designed to meet URS & IFA designed the client ensuring the equipment will be ready for install & qualification as well as successful ramp up of equipment. Improve reliability of the process control systems to meet current & projected customer, business & regulatory requirements through focus on people & equipment, as well as serving as gatekeeper for standards.

Essential Functions

• Work with local & global project team to ensure design of process is compliant with local & global standards
• Develop interface agreements & align requirements with equipment vendors
• Develop & implement plans to maintain & improve process control systems
• Schedule & execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules
• Assist with developing & managing expense budgets for maintaining & improving process control systems
• Own self development & initiative to understand the site process control systems
• Support audits & inspections as SME for process control systems
• Coach & train colleagues & stakeholders in relevant areas
• Utilize the appropriate clean tools within the main areas of Systematic Problem Solving, process improvement, & project management
• Operate within compliance with a quality mindset that focuses on risk management & mitigation
• Support Corporate, PS, local IT, & local stakeholder initiatives & projects
• Participate in the development of new SOPs, best practices, and maintenance procedures
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties