Sr. Automation Engineer

2 months ago


Charleston, United States SHL Medical Full time

SHL Medical is the world-leading solution provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced drug delivery systems with more than 5,000 employees worldwide. Our customers include top pharmaceutical and biotech companies from around the globe that require innovative devices such as auto-injectors or pen injectors to effectively deliver their drugs. Headquartered in Switzerland since late 2018, with sites in Sweden, Taiwan, and the United States.


Job Overview


This role is embedded in the Manufacturing Engineering group within our Global Operations Engineering team at our new state-of-the-art device manufacturing facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. Together with the rest of your team, you will drive and support manufacturing automation, with a particular focus on software, data handling, and digital systems.


Main Responsibilities


  • Primary SME for driving and supporting site-wide industrial automation projects
  • Architect and drive implementation of our local data monitoring and visualization approach
  • Improve digital system reliability for the core processes to meet all customer, business & regulatory requirements
  • Lead & support troubleshooting and issue resolution of critical production systems to minimize unplanned downtime
  • Work with the local and global IT and digital systems teams to drive towards a global approach
  • Manage technology transfer (receiver function) of new automated/digital systems and processes into mass production
  • Participate as a critical team member on project teams to start up new facilities, equipment, or processes
  • Lead and support the identification of novel manufacturing systems and software for next gen manufacturing systems
  • Promote use of new technologies and industry-leading trends. Provide highest level of technical expertise
  • Collaborate closely with production teams, machine builders, process/product development groups, and the quality department on performance/process improvements, troubleshooting, and critical event response
  • Performs other related duties as assigned


Skills and Qualification


Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent education/experience
  • A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in automation engineering, preferably in a medical device or industrial setting
  • Experience implementing and troubleshooting industrial software systems (SCADA, MES, etc.)
  • Knowledge of common control and system architectures and associated languages
  • Familiarity with the latest automation technologies (IoT, industry 4.0, etc.)
  • Effective analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

  • Experience with Siemens software platforms (OpCenter, etc.)
  • Experience with industrial programming and/or software systems
  • Experience with object-oriented programming (Python, C# preferred)
  • Ability to work independent with strong attention to detail and focus on efficiency, effectiveness and cost
  • Passionate & committed self-starter with “can do” attitude, team player and taking responsibility to get the job done


We Offer


  • Competitive compensation package
  • Modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies
  • Challenging assignments in a fast-growing and innovative industry
  • Position in a dynamic, international team of highly skilled professionals
  • Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization


Interested in joining SHL Medical and in supporting us with your expertise and personality? Then we look forward to receiving your application including your CV, motivation letter, and all other relevant documents to our Talent Acquisition Department at RecruitUS@shl-group.com.


For more information on SHL Medical, please visit: shl-medical.com



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