Sr Automation Engineer

West Pharmaceutical Services - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Phoenix, AZ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Sr. Automation Engineer at West is responsible for developing and supporting technology to enhance production, quality, profitability, and safety in assembly manufacturing. This role involves project planning, execution, and communication of project status, as well as managing facility expansions and modifications.

Responsibilities

• Support development of new technology and existing production lines to improve quality, profitability, and safety.
• Develop, execute, and document project assignments in compliance with timelines and project goals.
• Ensure technical and customer requirements for assigned projects are achieved.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external customers.
• Develop and maintain required validation and project management documents.
• Conduct or participate in routine project reviews with Project Teams and Management.
• Perform design work, layouts, sketches, and concepts as needed for projects and plant layouts.
• Develop and/or review engineering change requests for modifications to processes, equipment, and facilities.
• Troubleshoot and repair all automation.
• Evaluate and maintain accurate documentation of automation repairs and adjustments.
• Ensure proper machine safeties to protect employees during operation.
• Analyze production data to ensure automation lines meet targeted output and OEE.
• Maintain quality finished product through proper maintenance and operation of automation.
• Notify shift leaders and program managers of maintenance and downtime issues.
• Interface daily with engineering manager and shift support staff.
• Conform with all regulations, policies, work procedures, and safety rules.
• Exhibit regular, reliable, punctual, and predictable attendance.

Requirements

• 4-year technical degree
• 5+ years of experience in related industry.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and environments
• Experience in medical device industry or other regulated industry
• Proficient in technical writing
• Proficient in reading electrical and pneumatic schematics
• Background with medical/pharmaceutical clinical trials
• Knowledge of quality systems requirements, FDA Quality System Regulation, cGMP and ISO 9002.

Benefits

• Opportunities for lifelong learning, growth, and development
• Support for physical, mental, emotional, and financial health of team members and their families
• Commitment to giving back to communities
• Sustainability efforts to create a healthier environment.