Automation Engineer IV

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Position Summary

The Automation Engineer IV is responsible for delivering technical projects for the manufacturingintelligence and automation systems. The engineer will provide change management and lifecycle analysis for systems within their area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Interface with several types of equipment and systems, including but not limited to PLCs, SCADAs, HMIs, Servers, Databases, Data Historian, Visualization, and other automation equipment.
• Experience with networking, including but not limited to VLAN, Subnets, and IP protocols.
• Participate and support in the design, optimization, commissioning, or validation of newly procured or existing equipment as the automation lead.
• Consult cross-functionally and assist system owners in process development as the automation subject matter expert.
• Review and approve requirements, specifications, drawings, coding procedures, and guidelines.
• Provide technical guidance and train others on systems, software, equipment, machines, procedures, and/or processes.
• Communicate priorities and progress to the team on a continuing basis.
• High technical ability with a troubleshooting approach.
• Identify temporary and permanent fixes to address issues.
• Review and approve documentation needed for the qualification of equipment and processes.
• Author, review, and revise SOPs and specifications to maintain equipment, systems, and/or facilities.
• Ensure proper documentation practices during maintenance processes.
• Recommend and initiate activities to ensure area and equipment are maintained in a state of compliance.
• Assess and implement improvements in productivity, waste generation, quality, and cost.
• Lead and coordinate investigations and studies with little supervision.
• Interact with regulatory agency personnel during audits and inspections.
• Perform quality audits to ensure devices used are in proper working condition.
• In the absence of the Senior Manager, Automation & Instrumentation, act as the interim manager for the Automation Department.
• Provide 24/7 support to others as part of a rotating on-call support system.
• All other tasks as needed or assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting manufacturing operations in a regulated or cGMP environment
• Extensive experience with the following Automation systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA): Rockwell, Inductive (Ignition), Aveva (Wonderware), Siemens, Emerson (GE), or B&R

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related discipline
• Experience with FactoryTalk Batch
• Experience with Data Historian and Visualization systems such as Aveva PI (OSI PI)
• Experience with Microsoft SQL database design
• Knowledge of GAMP 5 and ISA standards
• Knowledge of GMP principles (change control, deviation, CAPA, validation, and qualification)

The items described here are representative of those that must be met successfully to perform the essential functions of this job.

Sponsorship or support for work authorization, including visas, is not available for this position.

Resilience is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or characteristic, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws. Requests for reasonable accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

Resilience offers employees a robust total rewards program including an annual cash bonus program, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and our benefits package which is thoughtfully designed to support our employees with great healthcare (including medical, dental and vision), family building benefits, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, other paid leaves of absence, tuition reimbursement and support for caregiving needs. Our target base pay hiring range for this position is $115,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year. Actual base pay is dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's geographical location, relevant experience, qualifications, skills and knowledge. Excited about Resilience? We encourage you to apply and start a conversation with one of our recruiters.