Automation Technician - Fixed Term Contract

This position is a fixed-term contract projected to last 9 months. The position offers benefits, training, and full time hours. A $1,000 bonus will be offered at 12 & 24 weeks for those that complete these milestone dates.

This shift is 12 hour Nights, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, EO Saturday 5:45 PM - 6:00 AM

At West, we're a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West's indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There's no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

The role will support new equipment process and product introduction projects working alongside development engineers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting key activities within the automation engineering department
• Support new equipment process and product introduction projects working alongside development engineers.
• Support activities that ensure new equipment meets the regulatory requirements of the business, validation, health and safety etc.
• Work with all departments across the business to ensure that new processes meet their requirements.
• Assist with the training and development of personnel at all levels of West on new processes or systems introduced to the company.
• Act in accordance with the company's Guiding Principles and adherence to the corporate Code of Conduct.
• Compliance to all site Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, training and regulations.
• Compliance to all local site company policies, procedures and corporate policies.
• Perform additional duties at the request of the direct supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Responsibilities

Education

• Bachelors Degree technically relevant field. (Electronics, Electrical or Computer Systems) preferred

Work Experience

• No min required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to be aware of all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description
• Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target
• Able to comply with the company's safety policy at all times
• Able to comply with the company's quality policy at all times.

License and Certifications

Travel Requirements

10%: Up to 26 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

What We Offer

Shift

This shift is 12 hour Nights, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Sat 5:45 PM - 6:00 AM

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening.