Principal Engineer, Automation - PR

Boehringer Ingelheim • Barceloneta, PR

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About The Position

The Principal Engineer, Automation provides advanced design, troubleshooting support, and advancement of site automation technologies, including production equipment and building automation. The position provides design, programming, and troubleshooting support for automated controls to the plant services department for plant engineering, construction, and maintenance work. It also manages capital and expense projects and implements modifications to existing systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Control Systems field.
• Four years of professional experience.
• Integrator-level capability in low-voltage controls, including relays, safety circuits, and drives.
• Integrator-level capability with devices and interface technologies, including sensors, IO modules, fieldbus, and networking.
• Integrator-level capability in PLC programming, including ladder, function block, and structured text.
• Integrator-level capability with HMI/SCADA systems.
• Proficiency in mechanical design methods and techniques using 3D CAD software.
• Proficiency in building automation systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, in a cross-functional team.
• Good project management and organizational skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical, if required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

• RSLogix experience.
• FactoryTalk View experience.
• SolidWorks experience.
• Siemens Insight or Desigo experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital and expense projects to ensure sustainable growth of site automation technologies.
• Maintain the building automation system, including lifecycle management, modification, and troubleshooting in compliance with BIAH SOPs and current industry standards.
• Research and evaluate potential automation projects to determine feasibility.
• Provide data and proposals to management to guide site investment strategy.
• Develop and implement site automation improvement initiatives.
• Act as the automation and controls subject matter expert on large capital projects.
• Support day-to-day site automation and controls needs while minimizing production loss.
• Produce and implement CAPA plans to prevent future occurrences.
• Lead root cause analysis initiatives related to automation topics.
• Research new technologies, gain competency, and train others after implementation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefit programs.
• Support for a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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