Principal Engineer, Automation II - 35537

University Industry Demonstration Partnership; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Principal Engineer, Automation to lead advanced design, troubleshooting, and modernization of site automation technologies, including production equipment and building systems. This role oversees capital projects, provides programming and support for automated controls, and guides investment strategy within the plant services department.

Responsibilities include managing projects, maintaining building automation systems, researching new technologies, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Control Systems field with four (4) years professional experience.
• Integrator level capability: low voltage controls, devices/interfaces, PLC programming incl ladder/structured text.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and building automation systems; SolidWorks preferred; RSLogix/FTV experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages capital and expense projects for site automation technologies.
• Maintains building automation system with lifecycle management and troubleshooting.
• Researches and evaluates automation projects for feasibility.
• Provides data and proposals to management for site investment strategy.
• Develops and implements site automation improvement initiatives.
• Acts as automation and controls SME on large capital projects.
• Supports day-to-day site automation, minimizing production loss.
• Leads root cause analysis on automation topics.

Skills

Low voltage controls

Device interface technologies

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

FactoryTalk View

SolidWorks

Building automation

Siemens Insight/Desigo

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Control Systems

Tools

RSLogix

FactoryTalk View

SolidWorks

Siemens Insight

Desigo

Job description

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 plant services department for plant engineering, construction and maintenance work. This position will also manage capital and expense projects and implement modifications to existing systemsAs 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 companies' 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.

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