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West Pharmaceutical Services - Williamsport, PA
posted 3 months ago
About the position
The Automation Engineer at West is responsible for performing a variety of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic services related to automation. This role involves problem-solving, performance evaluation, design modifications, and documentation for existing automation systems. The engineer will also be involved in new automation projects, including specifying, ordering, purchasing, and implementing automation solutions, as well as developing preventative maintenance plans and providing technical training.
Responsibilities
- Assist in electrical, electronic, mechanical and pneumatic design modifications for automation.
- Analyze problem areas on existing automation and prepare design changes or recommend component replacement as required to resolve problems.
- Develop URS's, purchase, install automation as needed based on production demands.
- Evaluate existing automation and/or systems, looking for methods to improve performance, efficiency, reliability or accuracy and present recommendations to management.
- Interface with automation builders and suppliers to discuss design features relative to special application needs; obtain quotations and delivery times.
- Keep abreast of new automation and systems as related to operational needs.
- Provide advice, troubleshooting assistance and training as directed for maintenance and engineering personnel.
- Write bills of material, work orders, purchase requisitions, capital expenditure requests etc. as required.
- Prepare AutoCAD drawings as required and maintain the drawing file system.
- Manage and coordinate plant and capital projects, properly document work utilizing engineering forms, create project timelines and maintain history of projects in appropriate project files.
- Research and analyze data such a vendor design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
- Direct and coordinate fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
- Coordinate and/or perform all necessary validations and/or process engineering evaluations as needed for automation.
- Support process improvements, cost reductions, COPQ reductions, etc. through the implementation of LEAN concepts.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and a minimum of three years related experience in a manufacturing environment, or an Associate's in the same fields with a minimum of six years related experience.
- Minimum 3-5 years of PLC automation/control experience is required.
- Solid experience with automation system instrumentation and field device technology.
Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with SAP, Master Control or similar systems and databases.
- Experience with real-time data historians such as OSI PI, and Vision systems (Systech/Cognex) in a manufacturing environment would be ideal.
- Must be familiar with computers and various software programs.
Benefits
- Opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development.
- Support for physical, mental, emotional and financial health of team members and their families.
