Senior Application Engineer - PAS- X FP
About The Position
Responsible for ensuring reliable & consistent operation of identified local manufacturing applications. Improve reliability of process control systems to meet current & projected customer, business & regulatory requirements through the following activities: People Focus, Equipment Focus, Standards "Gatekeeper". Reports to Manager. Work primarily with production (shop floor) & corporate as a liaison ensuring application understanding & managing continuous improvement initiatives. Present initiatives & information accurately & explain industry jargon in a clear manner for customers. Support the identification of application requirements through relationship building & effective stakeholder management. Gather information about stakeholders’ needs/process gaps & develop/implement action plans that support the production goals. Provide input to product feature enhancements & process improvements. Provide resolutions to system related issues & discrepancies. Coordinate & oversee software upgrades & releases to applicable systems. Coach & train colleagues & stakeholders in relevant areas. Schedule & execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules. Lead & manage large projects that involve specified application solutions. Develop & maintain process application standards, specifications & maintenance plans. Own self development & initiative to understand the site process control systems. Support audits & inspections as SME for specified process applications. Utilize the appropriate cLEAN® tools within the main areas of Systematic Problem Solving, process improvement, & project management. Operate within compliance with a Quality Mindset that focuses on risk management & mitigation. Implement effective Change Management. Support Corporate, local IT & local stakeholder initiatives & projects. Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties. Other accountabilities, as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in IT/Engineering or related field of study from an accredited university required and a minimum of eight (8) years of IT or engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility &/or packaging systems required
- In lieu of Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of eight (8) years of IT or engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility &/or packaging systems, may consider an Associate’s Degree in IT/Engineering or related field of study from an accredited college or university required and a minimum of ten (10) years of IT or engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility &/or packaging systems required
- Knowledgeable in the following applications or technologies: PAS-X, POInT, PLC, SCADA required
- Proven expertise, (e.g., project management) in planning/organization & project execution, follow-up & completion required
- Ability to translate high level direction into actionable tasks that deliver results using cLean / Six Sigma methodologies a required
Responsibilities
- Ensuring reliable & consistent operation of identified local manufacturing applications.
- Improve reliability of process control systems to meet current & projected customer, business & regulatory requirements.
- Work primarily with production (shop floor) & corporate as a liaison ensuring application understanding & managing continuous improvement initiatives.
- Present initiatives & information accurately & explain industry jargon in a clear manner for customers.
- Support the identification of application requirements through relationship building & effective stakeholder management.
- Gather information about stakeholders’ needs/process gaps & develop/implement action plans that support the production goals.
- Provide input to product feature enhancements & process improvements.
- Provide resolutions to system related issues & discrepancies.
- Coordinate & oversee software upgrades & releases to applicable systems.
- Coach & train colleagues & stakeholders in relevant areas.
- Schedule & execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules.
- Lead & manage large projects that involve specified application solutions.
- Develop & maintain process application standards, specifications & maintenance plans.
- Own self development & initiative to understand the site process control systems.
- Support audits & inspections as SME for specified process applications.
- Utilize the appropriate cLEAN® tools within the main areas of Systematic Problem Solving, process improvement, & project management.
- Operate within compliance with a Quality Mindset that focuses on risk management & mitigation.
- Implement effective Change Management.
- Support Corporate, local IT & local stakeholder initiatives & projects.
- Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties.
Benefits
- Leading pay and annual performance bonus for all positions
- All employees enjoy generous paid time off including 14 paid holidays
- Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance – effective day one
- Guaranteed 8% 401K contribution plus individual company match option
- Family Focused Benefits including 14 weeks paid parental & 6 weeks paid family medical leave
- Free access to Novo Nordisk-marketed pharmaceutical products
- Tuition Assistance
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Employee Referral Awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
