Automation Engineer

Aptar Group•Town of Clarkstown, NY

42d•$80,000 - $118,500•Onsite

About The Position

Improving Health through Science and Technology! At Aptar Pharma, we specialize in Drug Delivery offering Innovative Devices, Services and Solutions focused on the Patient Experience. Aptar Pharma is part of Aptar Group, a global leader of dispensing systems for the packaging industry. Aptar Pharma has been setting the standard in drug delivery for decades providing health technology solutions and services enabling effective patient treatment. Be You, Be Aptar! The Automation Engineer will be primarily engaged in the development, implementation, modification, and validation activities of the plant vision, control, motive, and communications systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an Engineering, Technical School or equivalent experience & ability.
Automation Engineer: At least three years of related experience.
Junior Automation Engineer: Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in an electrical role or working with computerized systems, such as an electrician or software technician in a manufacturing environment.
Detail oriented, rigorous, analytical, reactive and good interpersonal skills.
Basic math skills.
Ability to work on complex machinery and systems within a pharmaceutical environment.
An understanding of and ability to work with high-level computer technology.
Competent skills with PC’s, networking, device communications, integration and design.

Responsibilities

Comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and LOTOTO.
Programming and maintenance of Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) and Human Machine Interface/SCADA (HMI).
Program and schematic version control and archiving.
Vision systems maintenance, development, and optimization.
Develop and design machine controls for automation machines, upgrades to our current standard machines, line modifications, and additions.
Communication/Networking.
Electric/Electronic Control Circuitry.
Sensors, Encoders, and Instruments.
Motors and Electronic Drives.
Able to provide and assist with Technical Writing in English.
Instructing Technicians and Mechanics.
Specifying and reviewing technical aspects of contracts and projects.
Provide support for all plant Automation, Process, and Robotic Systems.
Support in validation activities and improvements.
Support Lead Automation Engineer and Supervisor.
Analyze technician-generated documents such as inventory usage and maintenance software to spot trends that could point to opportunities to solve long-term problems.
Ability to work on multiple projects independently and as a team.
Flexibility to accommodate extended hours of work as per business requirement.