Senior Specialist Manufacturing Automation Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Specialist Manufacturing Automation Engineer will work in the West Point Digital Manufacturing Operations organization, supporting manufacturing and utility process automation systems in the Barrier Operations Formulation and Filling facility in West Point, Pennsylvania. The role supports safe, high-quality manufacturing and continuous improvement in a regulated biopharmaceutical environment. The engineer maintains and supports automation systems throughout their equipment life cycle, from initial qualification through retirement. The role provides subject-matter expertise and on-floor manufacturing support, troubleshoots challenging automation and equipment issues, and develops and implements improvements, corrective actions, and change controls. It also involves ensuring compliance with cGMP and safety requirements, supporting investigations and audits, and collaborating with production teams and peers.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- At least five years of experience in a manufacturing automation-related role in a regulated industry.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with team members, peers, and area leads.
- Demonstrated leadership in achieving shared objectives in a matrix organization.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing principles and processes, and ability to translate manufacturing requirements into automation or digital solutions.
- Proven analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Ability to demonstrate the company's Leadership Principles and Enterprise Leadership.
- High personal integrity, credibility, and energy.
- Strong technical writing capabilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Project management experience.
- Experience with system validation and other quality management functions.
- Experience navigating and troubleshooting process control systems.
- Experience with relevant automation technologies such as DeltaV DCS, Allen Bradley PLC, OPC, Siemens Step7, and Modbus, Fieldbus, Profibus, or related technologies.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of and ability to apply regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to the role.
- Networking, virtual machines, database management, or other general IT administration experience.
- Direct experience with SDLC and change controls for a GMP-regulated process or system.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot challenging equipment and automation issues and innovate to improve manufacturing performance.
- Maintain automation systems in cGMP compliance throughout the equipment life cycle, from initial qualification through retirement.
- Serve as an automated systems Subject Matter Expert within a production team and provide technical assistance with the team's automation requirements.
- Support peers in areas of expertise to help ensure team success.
- Review automation documents, preventive maintenance, and SOPs for GMP and safety compliance.
- Develop and support corrective actions for investigations related to automation or IT systems.
- Apply technical knowledge to help ensure efficient operation of automated processing and information technology systems.
- Participate in audits and training programs.
- Provide on-floor support for manufacturing activities.
- Generate and implement change controls to meet facility needs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits and other insurance benefits for employees and family.
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k).
- Paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
- Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
