Sr. Automation Engineer
- Location: Woodlawn, NC
- Start Date: 1/30/2025
- Job ID: 25-00722
- Posting Date: 1/30/2025
- Job Type: Direct Placement
Job Summary
The Sr. Automation Engineer supports the key business objectives of the assigned plant (Growth, Profitability, and Innovation). Through production support and assigned plant specific projects, the associate drives activities to deliver upon these objectives. Through the execution of deliverables and providing guidance to maintenance technicians. The Sr. Automation Engineer is proficient in many key areas defining the duties and responsibilities of this role.
The following duties and responsibilities represent the areas of work focus and related typical proficiency:
Knowledge & Problem Solving
The Sr. Automation Engineer has a complete understanding of and experience with a wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field. Has general knowledge of related fields. The Sr. Automation Engineer provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. These solutions are imaginative, thorough, practical, and consistent with objectives.
Discretion/Latitude
The Sr. Automation Engineer supports the key business objectives of the assigned plant (Growth, Profitability, and Innovation). Through production support and assigned plant specific projects, the associate drives activities to deliver upon these objectives. Through the execution of deliverables and providing guidance to maintenance technicians. The Sr. Automation Engineer is proficient in many key areas defining the duties and responsibilities of this role.
The following duties and responsibilities represent the areas of work focus and related typical proficiency:
- Experience with Manufacturing equipment, such as filling, packaging, autoclaves.
- Process control, batch processing, SCADA and MES
- PLC programming , Studio5000 based control systems.
- HMI programming, both FactoryTalkME and SE platforms
- On the floor troubleshooting skills, working with Maintenance Technicians
- ability to read and interpret schematics.
- Keyence and Cognex vision system experience control system design experience, servos, and VFDs
- Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics.
- Troubleshooting Manufacturing Issues and general floor support across production lines - Emerging Subject Matter Expert for many processes implemented in the plant.
- Understanding of Manufacturing Statistical methods, such as process capability and Design of Experiments - Emerging Subject Matter Expert in the application of many statistical tools used to assist in development and troubleshooting of products and processes.
- Implementation of Client Processes, which include Deviations, Engineering Change Orders - Emerging Subject Matter Expert in the development and execution of projects.
- CAPA Execution - Emerging Subject Matter Expert in the CAPA process and execution of programs.
- Computer Aided Design work - Emerging Subject Matter Expert with major CAD modules. Demonstrated abilities in modeling, assembly, and drawing work.
- Technical Writing skills as applied to manufacturing documentation and process development - Emerging Subject Matter Expert. Proficient in the creation and revision of technical documentation. Reviews many technical writing documents prior to release.
- Software Skills - Advanced proficiency in PLC diagnostics and programming, MES experience a plus.
- Relocation assistance is available.
Knowledge & Problem Solving
The Sr. Automation Engineer has a complete understanding of and experience with a wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field. Has general knowledge of related fields. The Sr. Automation Engineer provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. These solutions are imaginative, thorough, practical, and consistent with objectives.
Discretion/Latitude
- The Sr. Automation Engineer works under general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.
- May provide guidance and work direction to maintenance technicians.
- Designs and performs development work independently within defined parameters
- May participate in internal and external project meetings as appropriate for background
- Minimal supervision required.
- Able to organize and prioritize assignments providing direction to and participation in assigned functional teams.
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels.
- Supports and drives change management within function.
- Key functional or cross functional liaison with stakeholders concerning operational or project deliverables.
- General knowledge and understanding of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 21 CFR 820 and International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
- Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with at least 5 years of experience in an engineering role.