Electro-Mechanical Controls Engineer (Automation Engineer Lead Analyst) - Express Scripts

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 52,348 - 86,788; Full time

Job summary

Express Scripts in Newark, DE is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Controls Engineer (Automation Engineer Lead Analyst) to maintain and advance highly automated pharmacy production equipment. You will lead troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and upgrades across PLC, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.

The role requires 2+ years in automated equipment, CMMS Maximo experience, and strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years maintaining or troubleshooting automated equipment.
• Experience with PLC-controlled systems, electrical/mechanical diagnostics.
• Proficient in CMMS like Maximo for work orders and history.
• Strong problem solving and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Maximize performance and uptime of automated pharmacy production equipment.
• Lead troubleshooting for PLC, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Identify root causes and implement sustainable reliability improvements.
• Support installation, validation, and upgrades of automation equipment.
• Utilize CMMS/Maximo to document work and track maintenance activities.
• Mentor technicians and participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Preventive maintenance

CMMS (Maximo)

Diagnostics tools

Problem solving

Communication

On-call support

Education

Associate/Bachelor's degree in Industrial Maintenance or Automation

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Diagnostics testing tools

PLC programming tools

Job description

## Electro-Mechanical Controls Engineer (Automation Engineer Lead Analyst) - Express ScriptsApplyremote type: On-sitelocations: Newark, DE: New Castle, DEtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 26009332**Help Us Build the Future of Pharmacy Automation**Are you energized by solving complex technical challenges and improving highly automated systems? Join a team that keeps critical pharmacy operations running while driving innovation, reliability, and continuous improvement. As a Pharmacy Automation Engineer Lead Analyst, you will play a key role in maintaining and advancing sophisticated pharmaceutical filling and packaging technologies that help deliver medications accurately and efficiently. This is an opportunity to combine hands-on technical expertise with strategic thinking while mentoring others and influencing the future of pharmacy automation.**Responsibilities*** Maximize the performance, reliability, and uptime of highly automated pharmacy production equipment through preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities.* Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, PLC, and computer-controlled systems to quickly resolve issues and minimize operational disruption.* Identify root causes of recurring equipment failures and implement sustainable solutions that improve system reliability and operational efficiency.* Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment performance, increase Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and optimize production capabilities.* Support installation, validation, expansion, and upgrade projects for automation equipment and related systems.* Execute engineering change controls and equipment modifications that improve safety, quality, reliability, and productivity.* Monitor automated systems using diagnostics, inspections, and performance reporting tools to proactively identify and address equipment risks.* Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS/Maximo) to document work, track equipment history, manage maintenance activities, and support data-driven decision making.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and engineering partners to improve automation processes and implement technical solutions.* Train, mentor, and support the development of team members by sharing technical expertise and best practices.* Participate in an on-call rotation and provide responsive support for operational needs.**Required Qualifications*** Minimum 2 years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, or supporting automated industrial equipment, manufacturing systems, or electromechanical systems.* Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment, field devices, I/O systems, mechanical systems, and pneumatic systems.* Working knowledge of electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and industrial troubleshooting techniques.* Experience performing preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities.* Experience using CMMS platforms such as Maximo to document and manage maintenance activities.* Ability to diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues in a high-volume production environment.* Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.* Ability to occasionally work outside normal shift hours, including weekends, to support operational needs.* Ability to participate in an on-call support rotation.**Preferred Qualifications*** Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.* Experience supporting pharmaceutical, healthcare, packaging, distribution, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.* Experience with automated filling, packaging, conveyor, robotics, or material handling systems.* Experience implementing equipment upgrades, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.* Experience mentoring technicians, engineers, or other technical team members.**Shift:** Monday-Friday, 9:00 PM - 5:00 PMThis role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on pharmacy operations while developing your technical expertise, influencing automation strategy, and helping shape the future of healthcare delivery. If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.For this position, we anticipate offering an hourly rate of 38 - 63 USD / hourly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.