Specialist, Manufacturing Automation
About The Position
This role serves as a technical expert in manufacturing automation, focusing on PLC programming and troubleshooting, HMI development and support, robotics, machine vision, industrial networks, SDLC/CSV, change control, GMP documentation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement. The Specialist will provide technical support for industrial automation systems in manufacturing and packaging operations, troubleshoot and optimize various automation equipment, lead root cause analysis, and support the integration of new technologies. Additionally, the role involves supporting digital manufacturing initiatives like serialization and track-and-trace solutions, driving data integrity and cybersecurity, and leading automation projects from concept to implementation. Responsibilities also include authoring validation and compliance documentation, supporting SDLC and CSV activities, and leading automation-related investigations. Continuous improvement efforts will focus on reliability, efficiency, and modernization using Lean principles.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience supporting industrial automation systems in manufacturing.
- High School Diploma required.
- Hands-on troubleshooting experience with PLCs and HMI systems.
- Experience with SDLC documentation, change controls and validation activities.
- Strong analytical, communication and project management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens or Schneider PLC experience.
- Experience with Robotics, Vision Systems, Motion Control and Packaging Automation.
- Serialization and Aggregation experience (SAP ATTP, Systech Guardian preferred).
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or regulated manufacturing environments.
- Data Integrity, Cybersecurity, Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement expertise.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support for industrial automation systems supporting manufacturing and packaging operations.
- Troubleshoot and optimize PLCs, HMIs, robotics, machine vision systems, motion control and servo-driven equipment.
- Lead root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Support integration of new equipment and emerging automation technologies.
- Support serialization, aggregation, SAP ATTP and track-and-trace solutions.
- Drive data integrity, cybersecurity and digital manufacturing initiatives.
- Lead automation projects from concept through implementation.
- Develop requirements, functional specifications, testing strategies and deployment plans.
- Author functional specifications, design documents, IQ/OQ protocols, SOPs, risk assessments and change controls.
- Support SDLC and Computer System Validation activities.
- Lead automation-related deviations, investigations and CAPAs.
- Drive reliability, efficiency and modernization initiatives using Lean and structured problem solving.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision healthcare
- other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
- retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- paid holidays
- vacation
- compassionate and sick days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
