Jr. Automation Engineer

Flexible & Integrated Technical Services, LLC • Barceloneta, PR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for mechanical and troubleshooting services in the Engineering area. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree with previous COOP or Internship experience in the pharmaceutical or medical devices regulated industry. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required, along with strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills. The position involves administrative shifts and may require adjustments according to business needs. Experience with PLCs, mechanical machinery, automation, Ignition, and/or MES is necessary. Programming skills in Python, C#, or SQL are also required. Beyond technical skills, the candidate should be analytical, an excellent problem-solver, a skilled multitasker with strong prioritization abilities, and committed to serving customers with high-quality research and products, embracing diversity, and environmental consciousness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Previous COOP or Internship within the pharmaceutical or medical devices regulated industry
• Bilingual (English & Spanish)
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Experience in PLC and Mechanical Machinery
• Knowledge of Automation, Ignition, and/or MES
• Programming skills in Python, C#, or SQL
• Ability to analyze data
• Skilled multitasker with an incredible ability to set priorities
• Commitment to serving customers with high-quality research and products
• Commitment to embracing a diverse work culture
• Commitment to the environment

Responsibilities

• Maintaining continued operations of all process equipment, including programming and maintenance for Production, Facilities, and Utilities.
• Ensuring all automated systems comply with plant policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), FDA cGMPs, and other relevant regulations.
• Managing PLCs, SCADA, microcontrollers, single-loop controllers, and DCS.
• Developing interfaces and reports using fourth-generation languages.
• Reviewing software applications for integration compatibility and evaluating system capacity to determine the feasibility of upgrades or enhancements.
• Recommending strategies for plant automation and process integration through the design or redesign of current systems.
• Preparing and reviewing critical system procedures, including Operational, Security, Backup/Restore, and Disaster Recovery protocols.
• Resolving technical issues by implementing hardware/software fixes, updating SOPs, or conducting user retraining.
• Managing Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs) and overseeing the timelines and implementation of process automation initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees