Principal/Senior Engineer, Automation

Boehringer Ingelheim; Saint Joseph (MO); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation and benefits

Résumé du poste

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Principal Engineer, Automation, responsible for advanced design and troubleshooting of site automation technologies. The role includes managing capital projects, providing programming support for automated systems, and enhancing building automation capabilities.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Control Systems, and experience in PLC programming, low voltage controls, and building automation systems. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Control Systems with four years professional experience.
• Experience in low voltage controls and PLC programming.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software and building automation systems.

Responsabilités

• Manage capital and expense projects to enhance site automation technologies.
• Maintain building automation systems and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Research and evaluate potential automation projects for feasibility.
• Lead initiatives for site automation improvements and conduct root cause analysis.

Connaissances

Low voltage controls

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA systems

Mechanical design methods

Ability to communicate in a cross functional team

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Control Systems

Outils

SolidWorks

RSLogix

FactoryTalk View

Siemens Insight

Description du poste

Overview

The Principal Engineer, Automation has the responsibility of providing advanced design, troubleshooting support and advancement of site automation technologies including production equipment and building automation. This position will provide design, programming and troubleshooting support of automated controls to the plant services department for plant engineering, construction and maintenance work. This position will also manage capital and expense projects and implement modifications to existing systems.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companys’ success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim’s high regard for our employees.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages capital and expense projects ensuring sustainable growth of site automation technologies
• Maintains building automation system including lifecycle management, modification and troubleshooting in compliance with BIAH SOPs and current industry standards
• Researches and evaluates potential automation projects to determine feasibility
• Provides data and proposals to management to guide site investment strategy
• Develops and implements site automation improvement initiatives
• Acts as automation and controls subject matter expert on large capital projects
• Supports day to day site automation and controls needs, minimizing production loss
• Produces and implements CAPA plans to prevent future occurrences
• Leads root cause analysis initiatives as related to automation topics
• Conducts research on new technologies, gains competency and trains others after implementation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Control Systems field with four (4) years professional experience

• Integrator level capability in the following:
• Low voltage controls (relays, safety circuits, drives, etc.)
• Devices and interface technologies (sensors, IO modules, fieldbus and networking)
• PLC programming including ladder, function block and structured text
• RSLogix experience is preferred
• HMI/SCADA systems
• FactoryTalk View experience is preferred

• Proficiency in the following:
• Mechanical design methods and techniques using 3D CAD software
• SolidWorks experience is preferred
• Building automation systems
• Siemens Insight or Desigo experience is preferred
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing in a cross functional team
• Good project management and organizational skills

Desired Skills, Experience And Abilities

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