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Principal Automation Engineer

Apolis

Dallas, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$130,000–$140,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Automation, Automation Engineering, Automation Systems, Best Practices, Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Editing, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Manufacturing, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Process Validation, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Requirements Management, Reverse Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Software Design, Software Specification, Software Validation, Startup, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Design, Test Strategy, Testing, Validation Documentation, Validation Testing
LOCATION
Dallas, TX
POSTED
3 days ago
  • Job Title: Principal Automation Engineer
  • Location: Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (Onsite)
  • Tax Term (W2, C2C): Any
  • Job Type (Permanent/Contract) : Fulltime
  • Duration: Fulltime
  • Pay Range: $140K/annum + benefits
Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Engineer with deep Rockwell PLC expertise to support a critical remediation and validation recovery project for a MedTech manufacturing client in Dallas/Worth, TX area.
This role is focused on troubleshooting and correcting a recently installed machine/system where the original validation and documentation work was improperly executed. The successful consultant will work backwards from current operational issues, identify root causes in the original design and validation approach, and lead remediation efforts across controls, software, and validation documentation.
The ideal candidate is a senior-level engineer capable of independently analyzing complex automation systems, collaborating with vendors, and driving technical resolution in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Determine what should have originally been tested and validated and rewrite and correct validation documentation to align with proper system design intent. Modify and correct PLC/HMI code as required.
Collaborate closely with the OEM/vendor responsible for building and installing the system. Support troubleshooting and stabilization efforts for production equipment currently experiencing operational issues.
Work cross-functionally with validation and CSV documentation resources and ensure all remediation activities align with regulated industry standards and best practices.

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Key Responsibilities:
" Analyze existing machine/system issues and identify underlying design and validation gaps
" Software Design Specifications (SDS), Functional/design documentation, IQ/OQ/PQ documentation, Validation test strategies and execution to execute properly validated machine automation
" Evaluate, troubleshoot and rewrite existing PLC/HMI code, to ensure that it aligns with revised design and testing documentation.________________________________________

Required Qualifications:
" Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field
" Demonstrated experience supporting validated machine integration for FDA regulated Medtech or Life Science industry
" Strong background in regulated manufacturing environments, ideally Medtech or Pharmaceutical
" Extensive experience with IQ/OQ/PQ execution and remediation, CSV and validation documentation
" Automation system troubleshooting and root cause analysis, PLC code modification and system redesign
" Ability to reverse engineer existing systems and identify design deficiencies, experience working directly with OEMs/vendors during remediation projects, strong onsite troubleshooting and stakeholder communication skills
" Experience supporting commissioning/startup activities

Preferred Qualifications
" Ignition experience is highly desirable, though not essential.
" Familiarity with MES or SCADA integration. Previous remediation or recovery project experience

Qualification:
Bachelor s degree Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field.

About the Company

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Apolis

Since 1996, RJT has provided successful SAP, Oracle, and IT consulting solutions and staffing services to clients around the world. The new Apolis brings you the same personalized service fortified with a greater array of IT solutions, global expertise, and cost-management strategies.

We are a global IT consultancy that seamlessly integrates experts and leading-edge solutions into your organization so you can focus on what really matters.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Employee Referral Program, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans
WEBSITE
https://www.apolisrises.com/

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