Automation Engineer

Germer International - Pharmaceutical Recruiting; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Pharmaceutical Recruiter in Woburn, Massachusetts. The successful candidate will assist in the planning and development of automation solutions in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science and 3-5 years of experience in automation systems. The position offers a salary range of $90,000 to $120,000 and requires strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of automation manufacturing systems experience.
• Experience with Siemens PLC automation systems a plus.
• Ability to ensure GMP and EHS standards are maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and deployment of automation solutions.
• Write and edit design documentation.
• Respond to problems and support Site Operations team.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Written business correspondence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Rockwell FactoryTalk

PLC and HMI programming

Job description

Overview

Base pay range: $90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr. This range is provided by Germer International - Pharmaceutical Recruiting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Position: Pharmaceutical Recruiter I Account Manager I Relationship Builder – Process Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, development, and deployment of automation solutions for on-site equipment
• Provide run-the-business automation equipment of manufacturing systems including after-hours on-call
• Write and edit design documentation, both functional and detailed specifications
• Assist with the start-up, commissioning, and validation of automation systems
• Monitor existing system performance and implement industry best-practice improvements
• Ensure high GMP and EHS standards are maintained, while adhering to schedules to meet business requirements. Assist as needed in regulatory agency inspections.
• Development of standard operating procedures and production staff training if required
• On-Call and Emergency Response: respond to problems, locate, determine, and correct issues or contact appropriate personnel. On-Call duties typically 24 Hours/Day; rotation usually no more than once per month
• Support the Site Operations team as needed

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred (Engineering or Computer Science)
• Automation manufacturing systems experience (3-5 years)
• Experience with Rockwell FactoryTalk or comparable software systems required
• PLC and HMI programming experience required
• Experience with Siemens PLC automation systems a plus
• Experience with ANSI/ISA-88 batch process control standards a plus
• Experience and support for 21 CFR Part 11 and Good Manufacturing Practices desired
• Able to navigate interpersonal communication and compose clear and professional written business correspondence
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality, accuracy, and accountability
• Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the organization’s mission, vision, and values

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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