Automation Engineer / Senior Automation Engineer - 5209

$70,491 - $108,188/Yr

Verista - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Indianapolis, IN

501-1,000 employees

About the position

The Automation Engineer at Verista plays a crucial role in supporting the life sciences industry by designing and implementing automation solutions for various equipment projects. This position requires a strong understanding of IT-centric systems, compliance with quality standards, and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively. The engineer will work independently and as part of a team to ensure that automation systems meet regulatory requirements and client specifications, contributing to the overall success of projects and the organization.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and detect issues in IT/IT-centric systems.
• Design and implement key automation aspects of equipment projects, including PLC, vision, and HMI programming.
• Manage general change management processes.
• Understand and comply with client's quality standards, cGMP's, and regulatory standards.
• Verify testing against specifications independently.
• Support clients' change management programs, including authoring proposed changes and executing impact assessments.
• Author, edit, and execute technical commissioning, qualification, and validation documentation.
• Run test scripts and document results accurately.
• Adhere to project schedules for all assigned activities.
• Maintain clear and detailed records of qualification and validation processes.
• Document impact and risk assessments as part of a team.
• Design and configure PLC programs on standard equipment/products.
• Lead and perform complex quality checks requiring an understanding of machine control systems.
• Facilitate communication between teams to explain difficult issues and establish consensus.
• Contribute to project completion, manage time on agreed targets, and develop plans for own projects.
• Monitor and complete periodic reviews and validation master plans for the automation engineering program.
• Demonstrate good planning, organizing, time management, and team participation skills.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.
• Generate and develop standard operating procedures and system support.
• Analyze operational process problems and recommend corrective and preventative actions.
• Manage change control authoring and execution.
• Participate in site and network-wide teams for cybersecurity alignment and direction.
• Provide 24x7x365 support for automation systems and perform activities for capital and non-capital projects.
• Modify control logic that requires scientific and/or manufacturing process expertise.
• Communicate progress and issues clearly to peers.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience as an Automation Engineer.
• Experience in creating SQL databases and understanding domain authentication.
• Experience working with IT to schedule implementations and complete software installs/updates.
• Knowledge of GMP and Good Documentation Practices.
• Ability to read logic and perform programming, as well as update control system documentation.
• Experience in upgrading system requirements for servers and understanding of Citrix applications.
• Responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting automated utility, processing, filing, inspection, and packaging equipment.
• Generate user requirement specifications for control systems and make minor modifications to code and HMI graphics.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in authoring technical documentation for validation protocols on automation systems.

Benefits

• High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
• Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
• Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
• FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
• Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
• As Needed Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Social Activities
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement