Automation Engineer II

Fresenius Medical Care•Ogden, UT

About The Position

Supports engineering and operations in the design, installation, troubleshooting and service of various systems: to include the replacement of failed components and the development of others’ abilities to service the various controls systems. • Participates in project teams with a focus to ensure projects are completed both on time and within budget. • Recommends enhancements to current business practices to effectively integrate automation/process re-designs, while ensuring compliance with generally accepted FDA and cGMP standards. • Lead change agent and the deployment leader for automation/process improvement efforts in order to drive the overall effectiveness of the operation and to deliver quality improvement and financial benefits. Participates on and lead cross-departmental project teams. • Conducts feasibility, cost/benefit analysis, and ROI analysis on proposed solutions. Analyzes systems, procedures, policies, and workflows for process, productivity, and cost improvement opportunities and propose detailed plans for solutions. • Documents findings and complete formal project reviews and manage the implementation of solutions. • Participates in project teams from inception through implementation. Develops project charters and maintain open communication with management regarding project status and opportunities. • Manages multiple projects in a manufacturing environment with scope varying from the maintenance of existing machines to the specification, purchase, and validation of new equipment. • Interfaces with planning and maintenance departments to optimize and ensure efficient production. • Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials or parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards. • Maintains general housekeeping of working area and support areas that provide plant utilities. • May provide assistance to junior level staff with general tasks that require a better understanding of functions, as directed by immediate supervisor. • May refer to senior level staff for assistance with higher level problems that may arise. • Escalates issues to supervisor/manager for resolution, as deemed necessary. • Assists with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor. • Other duties as assigned. Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors Creating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day. Fresenius Medical Care is the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with kidney disease of which approximately 4.5 million patients worldwide regularly undergo dialysis treatment. United by a shared purpose of creating a future worth living for chronically and critically ill people, we care for around 292,000 dialysis patients around the globe. In addition, we operate around 35 global production sites to provide products such as dialysis machines, dialyzers, and related disposables. We aim to continuously improve our patients’ quality of life by offering them high-quality products as well as innovative technologies and treatment concepts. Let’s stay connected! Joining our talent network allows us to send you new job opportunities!

Responsibilities

Supports engineering and operations in the design, installation, troubleshooting and service of various systems: to include the replacement of failed components and the development of others’ abilities to service the various controls systems.
Participates in project teams with a focus to ensure projects are completed both on time and within budget.
Recommends enhancements to current business practices to effectively integrate automation/process re-designs, while ensuring compliance with generally accepted FDA and cGMP standards.
Lead change agent and the deployment leader for automation/process improvement efforts in order to drive the overall effectiveness of the operation and to deliver quality improvement and financial benefits. Participates on and lead cross-departmental project teams.
Conducts feasibility, cost/benefit analysis, and ROI analysis on proposed solutions. Analyzes systems, procedures, policies, and workflows for process, productivity, and cost improvement opportunities and propose detailed plans for solutions.
Documents findings and complete formal project reviews and manage the implementation of solutions.
Participates in project teams from inception through implementation. Develops project charters and maintain open communication with management regarding project status and opportunities.
Manages multiple projects in a manufacturing environment with scope varying from the maintenance of existing machines to the specification, purchase, and validation of new equipment.
Interfaces with planning and maintenance departments to optimize and ensure efficient production.
Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials or parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards.
Maintains general housekeeping of working area and support areas that provide plant utilities.
May provide assistance to junior level staff with general tasks that require a better understanding of functions, as directed by immediate supervisor.
May refer to senior level staff for assistance with higher level problems that may arise.
Escalates issues to supervisor/manager for resolution, as deemed necessary.
Assists with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
Other duties as assigned.