Job description
Position Summary:
The Automation Engineer will be part of a team in the Engineering Department and will provide key support throughout the lifecycle of various manufacturing and laboratory projects and systems. This role will be responsible for determining system integration capabilities, developing corresponding SCADA objects and screens, and solving complex automation problems, including the development of project plans and budgets.
Position Description:
This role will be responsible for troubleshooting equipment and automation issues on the manufacturing floor and guiding junior Automation Engineers in performing daily tasks. This role will have the opportunity to lead projects in the deployment of new processes, systems, and automation control capabilities.
The role will require leading automation-related investigations, change controls, corrective and preventative actions as part of the site Quality programs. Responsibilities also include working on capital projects and providing technical leadership in fulling automation requirements.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Understands and supports all GMP, safety, and environmental regulations.
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Evaluates automation systems and equipment to develop strategies to optimize and ensure quality and stability of the automation systems through future expansions and operational enhancements.
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Participates in audits and training programs.
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On-floor support of process equipment and lab systems.
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Perform computer setup including network configuration and policy updates.
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Test and/or simulate values for integration verification of data points to SCADA and site Historian.
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Maintain technical documentation.
Position Requirements:
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Bachelor’s Degree (Electrical, Industrial Computer, Automation Engineering or a related discipline) with 3 years’ experience or;
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Bachelor of Science degree in another engineering discipline and a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible instrumentation/automation development, construction, and maintenance activities or;
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Bachelor of Science degree in another engineering discipline and a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible instrumentation/automation development, construction, and maintenance activities or;
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Bachelor of Science degree and a minimum of 8 years of progressively years of progressively responsible instrumentation/automation development, construction, and maintenance activities.
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Minimum 2 years hands on experience with instrumentation and controls equipment including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and networking equipment .
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Have strong automation engineering skills and ability.
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Experience with Unicorn, Wonderware, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk, Rockwell Automation RSLogix, Siemens Desigo, Open Process Control (OPC), Kepware preferable.
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Experience historian systems, such as OSI Pi preferable.
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Must have experience with Windows Servers hardware and Microsoft Windows - applications.
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Experience with communication protocols including but not limited to RS-485, RS-232, Ethernet and Modbus.
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Experience in Biopharmaceutical manufacturing preferable .
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Must have experience with writing protocols, test scripts, user requirements, and system design documents.
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Must have strong organization, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
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Must be able to prioritize multiple commitments and technical problems.
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Must have the ability to shift priorities according to changes in department/facility needs and be open to different ideas/approaches
Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000
Salary range provided per current averages and expectations. The salary and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience and may be outside this range. KBI has a robust total rewards strategy which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid PTO and holidays, Sabbatical program, 401K matching with 100% vesting in 60 days and employee recognition programs.
KBI Biopharma, Inc. (KBI) is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. Any employee entering a KBI site located in the US must either (1) have provided proof of full vaccination (as defined by the CDC) with a COVID-19 vaccination which has been granted FDA approval or Emergency Use Authorization; or (2) perform weekly COVID-19 testing with negative test results.
KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.
I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.
I attest with my signature below that I have given to KBI Biopharma, Inc. true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize KBI Biopharma, Inc. to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.
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