Automation Engineer II

teknova • Hollister, CA

2d

About The Position

Join the Teknova Team and Help Shape the Future of Health. When you join the Teknova team, you’re helping to create the future of health. Our customers are working to discover novel therapies that will help people everywhere live longer, healthier lives. We make sure they have a reliable supply of the essential ingredients they need to succeed, and every member of our team plays an important role. JOB OVERVIEW Automation Engineer II is responsible for the design, development, and qualification of automated or semi-automated manufacturing equipment. Additional responsibility includes continuous improvements to existing equipment to increase throughput, quality, and reliability. The successful candidate will work independently and use sound judgment to deliver optimal manufacturing solutions. This is a hands-on position that requires interaction and collaboration with a cross-functional team. Our Culture : At Teknova, our culture is all about creative problem solving, and our default answer is “Yes.” We’re customer-obsessed and go all in for them and each other. We aren’t interested in the status quo—we want to discover what’s possible. We’re bold and built to change. We go above and beyond to develop novel products that help our customers get reliable results, engineer formats that fit their systems, and find ways to ship out their orders one day sooner. Every time we help our customers work more efficiently; we bring them a step closer to that big breakthrough. Our Values : We value the unique personality and background of everyone on our team—we want you to be you. By working together and sharing our skills, we find new and better solutions for our customers. The people on our team are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re here to support them.

Requirements

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in equipment design and manufacturing automation.
• Experience with Robotics, Steppers/Servos, Motion Control, and machine vision systems.
• Experience in system /network design, software development (PLC and/or PC), system commissioning, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Automation Direct and Allen Bradley PLC programming.
• Knowledge of systems controls using various components such as vision systems, PLCs, HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces), conveyors, electromechanical valves, pneumatic systems, robots, labeling systems, and any other business application that supports business intelligence solutions / applications.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and people skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Creative, initiative-taking, flexible to work in a small company environment and assume a wide variety of tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices for secondary pharmaceutical equipment such as mixers, bulk powders and bulk liquid systems, wastewater system, purified water system, packaging equipment, and robotics preferred
• Prior experience with lean manufacturing
• Good understanding of DfX.
• Prior experience with FDA regulations and ISO, cGMP, and QMS standards

Responsibilities

• Develop and present design concepts and automation solutions.
• Take full ownership of the assigned engineering projects from concept to prototyping, testing, design, build, qualification/validation, launch, and post-launch support.
• Evaluate the current manufacturing processes /workflows and identify opportunities to realize improved product consistency and increased throughput via automation solutions.
• Lead collaborative discussions between leadership and key stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and make recommendations for changes.
• Develop specifications and user /design requirements for automated or semi-automated manufacturing equipment.
• Program and integrate PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), robotics, motion systems, and machine vision solutions.
• Ensure seamless equipment integration with MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and data systems.
• Work closely with Mechanical, Process and Quality Engineering through the creation of verification /validation documents (FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ) as well as successful execution, data generation, and report.
• Comply with company’s policies and guidelines regarding design control, validation activities, and documentation.
• Drive process optimization and standardization across manufacturing lines.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.
• Work with facility and maintenance groups and provide support as needed.

Benefits

• Teknova is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level