Automation Specialist

Quva • Sugar Land, TX

19h

About The Position

Our Automation Specialist plays a vital role within our organization. Once you complete our training, your responsibilities will include operating mechanisms to improve system performance by implementing, reviewing, testing, repairing, and maintaining our operating systems. At Quva, you will be an essential part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to expanding critical access to quality, affordable medication and data insights while promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Your attention to detail and adherence to precise procedures will guarantee that our medications meet the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and quality, providing patients with the best possible care and outcomes. Turn your passion for precision and your commitment to quality into a meaningful impact on healthcare across the US. What the Automation Specialist Does Each Day: Provides technical skills and expertise to support operations and ensure automated manufacturing equipment operates efficiently Supports constant operations by trouble shooting machines, monitoring PLC issues, performing root cause analysis on complex issues and executing improvements Investigates automation incidents and problems to prevent recurrence including the development and implementation of corrective actions Evaluates automated and information technology systems, and develops strategies to optimize and ensure quality and stability of automation systems through future expansion, replacement, or upgrade Uses different software tools and computer applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office, PLC programming software, electrical schematic design software, HMI programming software, SCADA systems and industrial networks Effectively and accurately handles most technical questions and objections for assigned products Maintains appropriate documentation for equipment and processes including change control, drawings, manuals, and validation Streamlines workflows and develop automated laboratory processes and instrumentation systems, including collecting and documenting requirements, developing concepts, design, testing/validation, implementation, and training Recognizes priorities and takes action; makes productive use of time Works in Clean Room Environments; obtains and maintains gowning certification Understands and adheres to policies and procedures Our Most Successful Automation Specialist: Works effectively with all levels of the organization Builds and maintains strong business and collaborative relationships, internally and externally Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills, ability to analyze technical issues, define/solve problems, establish project plans, and draw valid conclusions Thinks analytically and systematically Is proficient in technical writing and current computer usage (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Has a good working knowledge of regulatory guidance as it pertains to APIs and injectable drug products

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in electrical engineering, or related technical field
• 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Aseptic Operator Qualification and Process Simulation
• Ability to work in Clean Room Environments; obtain and maintain gowning certification
• Proven ability to adapt and manage effectively in fast paced, changing environment
• 18+ Years Old
• Able to successfully complete a drug and background check
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Quva is not able to sponsor applicants for work visas

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aseptic processing
• Experience with FDA, GMP, and ISO standards
• Professional Engineering License (P. Eng. Or P.E.) or Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T)

Responsibilities

• Provides technical skills and expertise to support operations and ensure automated manufacturing equipment operates efficiently
• Supports constant operations by trouble shooting machines, monitoring PLC issues, performing root cause analysis on complex issues and executing improvements
• Investigates automation incidents and problems to prevent recurrence including the development and implementation of corrective actions
• Evaluates automated and information technology systems, and develops strategies to optimize and ensure quality and stability of automation systems through future expansion, replacement, or upgrade
• Uses different software tools and computer applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office, PLC programming software, electrical schematic design software, HMI programming software, SCADA systems and industrial networks
• Effectively and accurately handles most technical questions and objections for assigned products
• Maintains appropriate documentation for equipment and processes including change control, drawings, manuals, and validation
• Streamlines workflows and develop automated laboratory processes and instrumentation systems, including collecting and documenting requirements, developing concepts, design, testing/validation, implementation, and training
• Recognizes priorities and takes action; makes productive use of time
• Works in Clean Room Environments; obtains and maintains gowning certification
• Understands and adheres to policies and procedures

Benefits

• Set, full-time, consistent work schedule
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental and vision
• 401k retirement program with company match
• 17 paid days off plus 8 paid holidays per year
• Occasional weekend and overtime opportunities with advance notice
• National, industry-leading high growth company with future career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree