Automation Engineer

5 days ago

Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States West Pharmaceutical Services Full time
Job Summary

West Pharmaceutical Services is seeking a highly skilled Automation Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for planning and guiding automation engineering activities to ensure quality products and operational efficiencies are met.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide support for problem-solving, performance evaluation, and design modifications for existing automation equipment.
  • Develop and/or provide technical training for new and existing automation as needed.
  • Mentor and lead engineering teams to achieve site and department goals in a fast-paced environment.
  • Champion a positive attitude towards safety and compliance with safety standards contributing to the overall Safety Culture.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement sustainable manufacturing processes and systems.
  • Analyze problem areas on existing automation and prepare design changes or recommend component replacement as required to resolve problems.
  • Champion high-visibility projects, develop project scope, timeline, savings, and cost estimations.
  • Quote new automation lines, engineering services, etc.
  • Develop URS's, purchase, install automation equipment/systems as needed based on production demands.
  • Evaluate existing automation and/or systems, looking for methods to improve performance, efficiency, reliability, or accuracy and present recommendations to management.
  • Interface with automation builders and suppliers to discuss design features relative to special application needs; obtain quotations and delivery times.
  • Keep abreast of new automation and systems as related to operational needs.
  • Provide advice, troubleshooting assistance, and training as directed for maintenance and engineering personnel.
  • Assist in electrical, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic design modifications for automation.
  • Write bills of material, work orders, purchase requisitions, capital expenditure requests, etc. as required.
  • Prepare AutoCAD drawings as required and maintain the drawing file system.
  • Manage and coordinate plant and capital projects, properly document work utilizing engineering forms, create project timelines, and maintain history of projects in appropriate project files.
  • Research and analyze data such as vendor design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
  • Direct and coordinate fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
  • Coordinate and/or perform all necessary validations and/or process engineering evaluations as needed for automation.
  • Support process improvements, cost reductions, COPQ reductions, etc. through the implementation of LEAN concepts.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering and a minimum of 5 years related experience in a manufacturing environment or Associate's in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering and a minimum of 7 years related experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of PLC automation/control experience is required.
  • Experience using CAD applications (AutoCAD, Revit, Solidworks, etc...).
  • Solid experience with automation system instrumentation and field device technology.
  • Experience with real-time data historians such as OSI PI, and Vision systems (Systech/Cognex) in a manufacturing environment would be ideal.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, workflows, production equipment, and industrial techniques.
  • Must have effective problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
  • Must be familiar with computers and various software programs.
  • Familiarity with SAP, Master Control, or similar systems and databases, a plus.
  • Able to be aware of all relevant standard operating procedures as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
  • Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.
  • NEC code and OSHA safety knowledge a plus.
  • Able to comply with the company's safety policy at all times.
  • Actively participate and comply with all West HSE programs and regulations.
  • Able to comply with the company's quality policy at all times.
Travel Requirements

Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time

Physical and Mental Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, and use hands and fingers to operate office equipment (ie phones, computers, copies, etc.). Sitting and/or standing for extended periods may occur as well as getting to and from offices and building sites.

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles.

The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and/or equipment.

The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet. The noise level in the manufacturing work environment is moderate to loud. Hearing protection is required at all times in the manufacturing work environment.

Job requires mental skill or ability such as communication, decision making (sometimes quick), interpreting data, reading or writing, organization, problem solving, understand direction, and speak publicly, etc.

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