Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. in Kearney, NE seeks an experienced engineer to support execution of new projects and continuous improvement for manufacturing equipment and processes.

The role drives impactful improvements and ensures compliance with internal and external standards, while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will provide high-level troubleshooting, implement long-term corrective actions, and help optimize facility systems for safety, reliability, and cost efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related, required.
• Minimum 5 years progressive maintenance and leadership experience.
• Experience with FDA regulations in relation to Facilities, Maintenance and Equipment repair.
• Experience in managing projects.
• Experience with automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Under guidance and leadership, scope project requirements for new equipment and process optimization development projects.
• Collaborate on creation of user and equipment requirements.
• Support development, execution and documentation of project assignments per timelines and policies.
• Execute facility Strategic Plan related to equipment replacements or upgrades.
• Provide engineering assistance to keep production equipment operating efficiently.
• Evaluate existing equipment and systems for performance improvements and present recommendations.
• Assist with validations and engineering evaluations for manufacturing equipment.
• Support LEAN initiatives to improve safety, reliability and cost reductions.

Skills

Project management

Automation systems

FDA regulations

Maintenance leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AB PLC

Siemens PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Job description

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. in Kearney, NE seeks an experienced engineer to support execution of new projects and continuous improvement for manufacturing equipment and processes.

The role drives impactful improvements and ensures compliance with internal and external standards, while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will provide high-level troubleshooting, implement long-term corrective actions, and help optimize facility systems for safety, reliability, and cost efficiency