Sr. Principal Engineer

Fresenius Kabi; North Carolina; In loco; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with company contribution

Wellness program

Descrizione del lavoro

Fresenius Kabi in North Carolina seeks an Engineering Lead for automation who will design, develop, implement and support electrical control systems across site utilities and manufacturing equipment.

The role requires strong leadership, deep expertise in PLC/HMI and a commitment to cGMP and data integrity. You will guide maintenance, validation and modernization efforts while partnering with quality and operations teams.

Competenze

• Design, develop, implement and support automation and electrical control systems for site utilities and production equipment.
• Lead PLC/HMI projects and industrial IT networking for manufacturing.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure regulatory compliance (cGMP, data integrity).

Mansioni

• Research, design, layout, build, test and repair manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and support automated packaging systems and related PLC/HMI networks.
• Ensure validated state of equipment and compliance with regulations.
• Lead capital projects from funding to commissioning and documentation.

Conoscenze

Automation design

Electrical control

PLC/HMI

Project leadership

Formazione

B.S. in Engineering

Strumenti

PLC programming

HMI development

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Summary

Leads the design, development, implementation and support of all aspects of automation, electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery related to site utilities, production equipment, and facilities. Is a technical leader and subject matter expert within Engineering, and a resource to the Maintenance and Validation departments to meet all regulatory and company specific policy requirements and to improve plant efficiency, capacity, and capability via continuous improvement and modernization objectives.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the research, development, design, layout, building, testing, troubleshooting, repairs and improvement of all manufacturing equipment.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and technical support/ for all automated packaging and associated Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human-Machine-Interfaces (HMI), and server/industrial IT network infrastructure.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining complex production and packaging systems in a compliant (cGMP/data integrity) validated and operational state including calibration, maintenance, repairs, and hardware/software updates.
• Guides the conceptualization and development of new methodologies, processes, materials, machines, and computerized equipment for a pharmaceutical production environment.
• Generates innovative solutions to complex problems through the use of multiple disciplines and technical principles and advises senior management regarding appropriate action.
• Responsible for developing and implementing improvements for efficiency, safety and preventing equipment obsolescence. Leads capital improvement projects, including: funding requests, acquisition, installation, startup and associated documentation (including Risk Assessments, User Requirement Specifications, Functional Requirement Specifications, Design Specifications/Qualifications, Factory and Site Acceptance Tests, Machinability Studies and Standard Operating Procedures), and other items deemed appropriate by management.
• Responsible for rebuilding and upgrading of site utility systems and production equipment associated with packaging, and warehousing/distribution areas.
• Responsible for ensuring the validated state of all equipment, systems and facilities and compliance with all applicable cGMP (including data integrity), OSHA, DEC, EPA, ISO and local government regulations.
• Responsible for developing relationships with key vendors for technical support and for assistance in hardware applications. Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise.
• Works without supervision on highly complex projects with extensive latitude for independent judgement.
• May supervise 3-5 direct reports. Acts as advisor to the engineering team, project teams, and plant management to meet schedules and budgets and/or resolve complex technical issues. May manage the work efforts of supervisors

Additional Information

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• life insurance
• disability
• 401K with company contribution
• wellness program

Please note that joining our team does not create a guaranteed or permanent employment arrangement. All employment is at‑will, meaning both the employee and Fresenius Kabi have the right to end the employment relationship at any time, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.