Systems/Controls Engineer II

Bausch + Lomb; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb in Tampa, FL is seeking an automation engineer to support sterile pharmaceutical and consumer product manufacturing. You will lead and implement process automation improvements across utilities, aseptic filling, and packaging equipment, collaborating with planning, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Responsibilities include validating strategies, IQ/OQ/PQ/PV, data collection, measuring OEE, troubleshooting downtime, and providing training and documentation for new equipment.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent Automation experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience with PLC's, HMI's, and SCADA implementing changes and troubleshooting.
• Leadership, good written/verbal communication, project management, problem-solving, process flow, data collection, and root cause analysis.
• 1st shift exempt position with on-call support when needed.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or regulated industries is a plus.
• Must be proficient in English (reading/writing/speaking).

Responsibilities

• Lead improvement projects and support daily operation of process automation systems including Utilities, aseptic filling, and packaging line equipment (cartoners, bundlers, case-packers, palletizers, printers, labelers, vision systems, robotics).
• Support engineering projects including scope, resource planning, budget activities and project timelines.
• Diagnose complex manufacturing issues and develop technical solutions to improve process performance, quality, and cost; engage cross-disciplined resources for improvements.
• Develop data acquisition and performance metrics to drive Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) and reliability improvements.
• Support development of validation strategies, write and execute validation protocols, and complete validation reports; support IQ/OQ/PQ/PV validations.
• Identify innovative technical and process solutions that drive performance in cost, quality, compliance, customer service and revenue.
• Interface with internal customers and external suppliers as required.
• Provide ongoing technical support including training and documentation for new manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Provide SME support to troubleshoot downtime in a timely manner.

Skills

PLC/SCADA

HMI

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Data collection

Root cause analysis

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree (B.S.)

Job description

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the worldfrom the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

Objectives/Purpose of Job:

This role will provide support to the Tampa facility in a variety of automated projects, systems, and processes in sterile pharmaceutical and consumer products manufacturing and packaging. This position works cross functionally and brings together all areas of the organization from planning / purchasing to manufacturing and quality to ensure that the expectations of the internal customer are met.

Key Activities/Responsibilities :

• Lead improvement projects and support daily operation of process automation systems including Utilities, aseptic filling, and packaging line equipment (cartoners, bundlers, case-packers, palletizers, printers, labelers, vision systems, robotics).

• Support engineering projects including scope, resource planning, budget activities and project execution timeline.

• Diagnose complex manufacturing technical issues and develop technical solutions to improve process performance, quality, and cost. Engage cross-disciplined resources to support implementation of improvements aligned with site priorities.

• Develop data acquisition and performance metrics to gather and analyze critical data necessary to drive Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) and reliability improvements.

• Support development of validation strategies, write and execute validation protocols, and complete associated validation reports. Support process and equipment IQ/OQ/PQ/PV validations.

• Identify innovative technical and process solutions that drive the desired performance in cost, quality, compliance, customer service and revenue.

• Interface with internal customers and external suppliers as required.

• Provide ongoing technical support including training and the creation of required documentation for new manufacturing equipment and processes.

• Provide technical and process support to operations as a Subject Matter Expert to troubleshoot and resolve downtime situations in a timely manner.

Qualifications/Training:

• BS in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant Automation experience preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years' experience with PLC's, HMI's, and SCADA implementing changes and troubleshooting.

• including Ideal candidate will possess leadership skills, good written and verbal communication skills, project management skills, good problem-solving skills, experience with process flow, data collection, and root cause analysis, and experience implementing preventive and corrective actions.

• This is a 1st shift exempt position and will require On-call support when business and project needs require it.

• Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry, or another regulated industry is a plus.

• Must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.

This position may be available in the following location(s): [[location_obj]]

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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