Sr. Engineer, Integration & Control SME

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. This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week.Relocation is not provided for this opportunity. 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 SummaryThe Global Equipment Engineering Team has an essential role within Wests Global Engineering to support the company’s growth by providing state of the art production equipment and continuous improvement of the existing equipment to secure Wests technical leadership role in the market. In this role, you will be key member in the Global Equipment Integration & Controls Subject Matter Expert (SME) team. With your team you will support equipment through the entire lifecycle process focusing on equipment controls, network connectivity, Legacy equipment support and data acquisition in our global production facilities. You will work closely with other engineering functions - process engineering, quality groups, our D&T Network, plant controls technicians and other site teams.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesBecome part in the global Integration and Controls equipment SME team and lead engineering, management, plant operations and global team members while working with vendors to develop engineering specifications for new equipment or required improvements on existing equipment to support the global network connectivity and data acquisition for all manufacturing equipment. Drive forward the standardization & harmonization of our production equipment and associated documentation across the global network.Keep up to date on new and future controls and connectivity standards and trends in the market and identify value added improvement which may be beneficialWork independently and with vendors to convey requirements related to equipment controls, network connectivity, and data acquisition.Support our global site in connecting the Equipment to Network/Cloud.Specifically work with Internal team to gather what kind of data need to be presented in the cloud.Working with D&T team to develop and execute the Equipment interface with MES/SAP System.Take the lead in systematic problem-solving activities if the manufacturing plants need support.Coordinate and/or execute all necessary GMP related validations and/or process engineering evaluations as needed for manufacturing equipmentProject Management: Take the lead on equipment project management from the URS issue to PQ by applying current project managements practices including the needed GMP confirm documentation.Perform drawing and code reviews to ensure equipment conforms to globally unified safety standards and major components comply with West standardization effortsCreate network drawings and work with West D&T to attach equipment to the West network for the purpose of data acquisition and remote support.Work with global D&T in supporting SCADA development, testing, and deployment.Work with plant technicians to provide elevated support in troubleshooting and repairing latest/Legacy equipment.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to follow equipment related corporate goals.Ensure all equipment aligns with the latest Safety Regulations.Work independently in West Internal Project and Coordinate other west sites and follow the guidelines.EducationBachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or equivalent required.Work ExperienceMinimum of 5-8 years of in-depth knowledge & experience in Electrical & controls system and network connectivity.Excellent understanding of machine source codes.Experience in managing complex problems related to system functionality and network connectivity.Proven working experience in project management.Demonstrated ability to manage projects in a dynamic environment with minimal direction.Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English).Preferred Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to drive change and to think outside the box.Demonstrated experience managing projects in the manufacturing industries.Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.Outstanding leadership and organizational skills.Reading and coding in LD, FBD, IL, SCL and ST.Working in different platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Proface, etc.Very good knowledge in Developing the Visio diagram (Flowchart, process step).Working with software packages to evaluate system design and safety performance levels.Proficient in AutoCAD, PowerBI and Microsoft Office based programs including Visio.Have a functional understanding of cGMPs.Able to comply with the company’s safety policy at all times.License and CertificationsSiemens PLC Certification (TIA Portal / Step 7) preferred.Rockwell Automation Certification (ControlLogix / Studio 5000) preferred.Industrial Networking Certification (PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA) preferred.Travel Requirements20%: Up to 52 business days per yearPhysical RequirementsSedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.Additional RequirementsSupport and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.According to the principles of health and safety at work (substantiated by the Safety Leadership Statement), the job holder is aware of his/her particular responsibility regarding work safety and acts accordingly at all times.Able to comply with the company’s quality policy at all times.The job holder is aware of his/her special responsibility for quality according to the company’s quality policy and conducts his/her activities in accordance with the company quality policy at all times.The job holder respects all specifications arising from the cGMP requirements and from the specifications DIN ISO 15378, DIN EN ISO 9001 and DIN ISO 50.001 as per its current state and also as it applies to any future amendments. Support and contribute in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.The job holder respects the required specifications as per IEC guidelines.#LI-TH1West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.