Automation Engineer - 20/21

Pharmatek Consulting

Indianapolis, Indiana

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Application Integration, Automated Assembly Equipment, Automation, Automation Engineering, Automation Systems, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Detail Oriented, Document Management, Equipment Validation, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Project Planning, Regulations, Robotics, Software Administration, System Validation, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Editing, Technical Writing, Time Management, Validation Plan, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Indianapolis, Indiana
POSTED
4 days ago

The scope of this role is to provide direct coordination and integrated Automation Support within Global Robotics Asset Portfolio to ensure the outputs required are developed and delivered, inclusive of delivery to sites in Indianapolis, Raleigh Durham NC, Concord NC, Alzey Germany, and potentially other future sites.<\/span><\/span>
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  • Highly versed in Allen Bradley Rockwell Controls including Studio5000 and FactoryTalk SE applications. (Required)<\/span><\/span>
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  • Experience with FANUC Robotic systems desired but not required<\/span><\/span>
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  • Experience in Commissioning and Qualification, asset delivery, validation activities and cGMP regulations.<\/span><\/span>
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  • Experience delivering and/or troubleshooting automated applications within the pharmaceutical industry.<\/span><\/span>
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  • Work with client Platform owner and Robotic application integration to troubleshoot, shakedown, and oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).<\/span><\/span>
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  • Troubleshoot system issues found during production and help identify and implement solutions.<\/span><\/span>
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  • Evaluate production metrics and historian data to identify issues, recommend and help implement improvements.<\/span><\/span>
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  • Ability to travel to client production sites up to 25%+ (1 -2 weeks per month as needed by the project<\/span><\/span>
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  • Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and to take initiative especially within a complex network environment<\/span><\/span>
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  • Previous automated assembly equipment validation experience<\/span><\/span>
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  • Strong documentation management and technical writing skills<\/span><\/span>
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  • Contribute to the completion of projects, manage own time on agreed targets, develop plans for own projects and leads small project teams<\/span><\/span>
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  • Demonstrate good planning, organizing, time management and team participation skills<\/span><\/span>
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  • Modify moderately complex to highly complex control logic that requires a degree of scientific and/or manufacturing process expertise<\/span><\/span>
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  • Clearly communicate progress and issues to peers<\/span><\/span>
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  • Must be willing to work onsite in Indianapolis, IN<\/span><\/span>
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  • Must be willing to travel to multiple sites<\/span><\/span>
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  • Must have 5+ years of experience as an Automation Engineer (pharmaceutical environment experience highly preferred)<\/span><\/span>
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  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required<\/span><\/span>
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  • Proficiency using PC and Microsoft Office tools<\/span><\/span>
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  • Outgoing personality with a strong ability to communicate effectively with peers in clear, concise terms<\/span><\/span>
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  • Ability to work as part of a team<\/span><\/span>
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  • Strong problem -solving and critical thinking skills<\/span><\/span>
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  • Excellent organizational and time management skills<\/span><\/span>
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  • Strong attention to detail<\/span><\/span>
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  • GMP/Validation practices<\/span><\/span>
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  • Intermediate skills with WORD (authoring/editing large technical documents with styles, tables, TOCs, track changes)<\/span><\/span>
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  • Basic skills with EXCEL and PowerPoint<\/span><\/span>
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  • Strong interpersonal skills and clear communication capabilities<\/span><\/span>
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  • Experience with and tolerance for high levels of challenge and change<\/span><\/span>
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  • Responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting automated utility, processing, filing, inspection, and packaging equipment<\/span><\/span>
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  • Contribute technical content to validation protocols on automation systems and perform execution of protocols<\/span><\/span>
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    Requirements<\/h3>
    • Highly versed in Allen Bradley Rockwell Controls including Studio5000 and FactoryTalk SE applications. (Required)<\/span><\/span><\/span>
      <\/span><\/li>
    • Experience with FANUC Robotic systems desired but not required<\/span><\/span><\/span>
      <\/span><\/li>
    • Experience in Commissioning and Qualification, asset delivery, validation activities and cGMP regulations.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
      <\/span><\/li>
    • Experience delivering and/or troubleshooting automated applications within the Pharmaceutical industry.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
      <\/span><\/li>
    • Work with client's Platform owner and Robotic application integration to troubleshoot, shakedown, and oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).<\/span><\/span><\/span>
      <\/span><\/li>
    • Troubleshoot system issues found during production and help identify and implement solutions.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
      <\/span><\/li>
    • Evaluate production metrics and historian data to identify issues, recommend and help implement improvements.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
      <\/span><\/li>
    • Ability to travel to <\/span>client's<\/span><\/span> production sites up to 25%+ (1 -2 weeks per month as needed by the project<\/span><\/span><\/span>
      <\/span><\/li>
    • Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and to take initiative, especially within a complex network environment<\/span><\/span><\/span>
      <\/span><\/li>
    • Previous automated assembly equipment validation experience<\/span><\/span><\/span>
      <\/span><\/li>
    • Strong documentation management and technical writing skills<\/span><\/span><\/span>
      <\/span><\/li><\/ul>

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