Senior Automation Engineer

Actalent - Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Grand Rapids, MI

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Sr. Automation Engineer will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing automation projects within a growing pharmaceutical company in Grand Rapids. This position requires extensive experience in automation, particularly in PLC programming and HMI development, to ensure that all automation systems meet industry standards and regulatory requirements. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and providing technical guidance to the engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage automation projects from conception to completion.
• Develop and implement PLC programming and HMI for various automation systems.
• Ensure all automation systems meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate automation solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the engineering team.
• Maintain and troubleshoot existing automation systems to ensure optimal performance.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in automation engineering.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and HMI development.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.