Principal Engineer, Automation

Boehringer Ingelheim International - Gainesville, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Gainesville, GA

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

This position has the responsibility of providing advanced design, troubleshooting support, and advancement of site automation technologies including production equipment and building automation. The role involves providing design, programming, and troubleshooting support of automated controls to the plant services department for plant engineering, construction, and maintenance work. Additionally, the position will manage capital and expense projects and implement modifications to existing systems. As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunities for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunities to directly contribute to the company's success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital and expense projects ensuring sustainable growth of site automation technologies.
• Interact with automation daily, including PLCs, HMI/SCADAs, Building Automation, Machine Vision Systems, and Robotics.
• Maintain building automation system including lifecycle management, modification, and troubleshooting in compliance with BIAH SOPs and current industry standards.
• Research and evaluate potential automation projects to determine feasibility and provide data and proposals to management to guide site investment strategy.
• Develop and implement site automation improvement initiatives.
• Act as automation and controls subject matter expert on large capital projects.
• Support day-to-day site automation and controls needs, minimizing production loss.
• Produce and implement CAPA plans to prevent future occurrences and lead root cause analysis initiatives related to automation topics.
• Research new technologies, gain competency, and train others after implementation.

Requirements

• Relevant Bachelor or Associate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college is preferred and four (4) years of professional experience.
• With relevant associate degree, a minimum of six (6) years in engineering or similar discipline.
• With a HS degree/GED, a minimum of eight (8) years' of relevant experience in engineering or similar discipline.
• Understanding of low voltage controls (relays, safety circuits, drives, etc.).
• Understanding of devices and interface technologies (sensors, IO modules, fieldbus, and networking).
• Understanding of basic mechanical design methods and techniques.
• Understanding of PLC programming including ladder, function block, and structured text; RSLogix experience is preferred.
• Understanding of building automation systems; Siemens Insight or Desigo experience is preferred.
• Understanding of HMIs/SCADAs; FactoryTalkView experience is preferred.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing in a cross-functional team.
• Good project management and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefit programs that reflect high regard for employees.