Senior Automation Engineer

Job Title: Senior Automation Engineer
Duration: 6-12 months
Location: Onsite in West Point, PA








Skills :
Senior Automation Engineer is responsible for supporting manufacturing business, project team and Quality in designing / configuring / updating / troubleshooting / documenting Automation systems
Design, configure, and maintain PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell), SCADA, DeltaV system.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and upgrade existing control systems.
Provide technical support to customers, engineers, and other stakeholders during PPQ phase.
Draft / Update relevant URS/FRS/DS/Test Protocols as part of implementation or qualification process
Monitor and analyze system performance.
Ensure regulatory compliance with safety, environmental and quality standards.
Utilize best practices, standards and procedures related to automation systems maintenance.
Handle Change Control related processes and technical documentation, including design specification, user manuals, and operational procedures in.
Participate in project management and project coordination.
Support interfaces between Data Historians, Control Systems, MES

What are the top 3 skills required for this role?
1. DeltaV and PLC ( Allen-Bradley/ Rockwell ) Configuration and Troubleshooting Experience
2. Life Sciences industry understanding of GMP concepts: data integrity (ALCOA+), electronic signatures, validation requirements, audit trails, controlled documents, deviations/CAPA, and change control
3. Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and drive decisions

Additional Information:
Team size, direct reports, key deliverables, unique selling points, additional qualifications, team culture etc.
Experience with sterile manufacturing, biologics, cell therapy, or fill-finish operations.
Exposure to interfaces/integration concepts (ERP/LIMS/SCADA), ISA-88/ISA-95, and master data governance.
Experience supporting or authoring validation deliverables (URS/FS/DS, IQ/OQ/PQ) for Automation changes.

ABOUT Ztek:
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Ztek Consulting Inc is a minority- and woman-owned business enterprise that leverages a unique blend of human talent, machine learning algorithms, and artificial intelligence to provide customized talent management solutions for clients. Ztek's diversity-focused hiring models have proven successful, particularly in hiring veterans. The company's veteran-focused hiring and deployment program, Z-V.E.T, matches skilled veterans with clients' needs in various areas.
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