Senior Automation Engineer - Site Controls & Projects

Boehringer Ingelheim; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Low voltage controls

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA systems

Mechanical design methods

Ability to communicate in a cross functional team

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Control Systems

Tools

SolidWorks

RSLogix

FactoryTalk View

Siemens Insight

Job description

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 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.

The Senior Engineer, Automation has the responsibility of improving 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.

Description

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 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.

The Senior Engineer, Automation has the responsibility of improving 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.

Duties & Responsibilities

Sr. Engineer

• Supports small capital and expense projects ensuring sustainable growth of site automation technologies


• Maintains building automation system including lifecycle management, modification, and troubleshooting


• Working with automation team, researches and evaluates potential automation projects to determine feasibility


• Provides data and proposals to management to determine investment strategy


• Acts as automation contributor on large capital projects


• Supports day to day site automation and controls needs, minimizing production loss


• Produces CAPA plans to prevent future occurrences


• Researches new technologies, gains competency and trains others after implementation

Principal Engineer

• 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

Sr. Engineer

• Relevant bachelor or associate degree Computer Science, Engineering, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college is preferred


• With relevant bachelor's degree no experience is required


• With relevant associate degree, a minimum of three (3) years in engineering or similar discipline


• With a HS degree/GED, a minimum of six (6) years’ of relevant experience in engineering or similar discipline


• Understanding of low voltage controls (relays, safety circuits, drives, etc.)


• Understanding of devices and interface technologies (sensors, IO modules, fieldbus, and networking)


• Understanding of basic mechanical design methods and techniques


• Understanding of PLC programming including ladder, function block and structured text


• RS Logix experience is preferred


• Understanding of building automation systems. Siemens Insight or Desigo experience is preferred


• Understanding of HMIs/SCADAs. FactoryTalkView experience is preferred


• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing in a cross functional team


• Good project management and organizational skills

Principal Engineer

• 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

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction


• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)


• Must be 18 years of age or older

Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities
Our Company Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com. Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com