Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

This Automation Engineer position acts as a subject matter expert in developing automated systems for use in production and packaging environment. The candidate will collaborate with maintenance and interdepartmental teams to troubleshoot existing automation systems and create and execute automation improvement projects that support the site business objectives.

The qualified candidate shall have in-depth knowledge and experience in PLC and HMI programming, automated equipment design, and troubleshooting skill. Individual will interact with cross-functional internal and external engineering resources to implement advanced automation processes.

Responsibilities:

• Streamline the manufacturing process while maintaining product quality and adhering to FDA regulations and cGMP guidelines.
• Administrate user access and system backups on all industrial equipment.
• Identify improvements and work with the internal engineering team and external engineering firms to design, develop and implement automated equipment and upgrades.
• Develop and maintain documentation for automation equipment or processes.
• Support the continuous improvement of site automation systems.
• Support maintenance team on troubleshooting and problem solving on existing equipment.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Must be able to demonstrated, technically sound, engineering background and proven successes in maintaining and improving automation systems for a manufacturing environment in a regulated industry.
• Ability to develop process requirement specifications, collaborate with outside design firms and work with Operations personnel to establish efficient solution systems.
• Read, understand, verify and develop P&ID, Engineering Layout, Engineering Drawings and Engineering documents.
• Strong programming and troubleshooting skills in BAS/BMS Systems (Siemens Insight/Desigo), PLC (Allen Bradley/Rockwell), HMI (PanelView, Wonderware InTouch, IFix)
• Superb problem-solving and communication skills.
• Familiar with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, cGMP guideline and GAMP5.
• Proficient in MS Office and MS Project
• Experience in data acquisition, historian solutions, virtualization, and/or AutoCAD a plus.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time, 13 paid Holidays and 3 paid floating holidays.
• Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
• Additional benefits include, but not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible, Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.