Automation Controls Engineer

Summary

• Create and execute digitization solutions to eliminate paper records from conception to completion, with limited supervisory oversight

• Understand Process Flow Diagrams, Standard Operating Procedures, Manufacturing Batch Records, and paper based forms to translate into an electronic format

• Partner with cross functional teams across the site to understand requirements, evaluate appropriate level of electronic documentation, and deliver solutions

• Test automation solutions to ensure accuracy and robustness of programming

• Collaborate with third-party contractors, where necessary, to ensure electronic documentation meets user requirements

• Author and execute SQL scripts to retrieve and analyze data

• Application subject matter expert, or administrator, for digital software applications including, but not limited to, OSI PI, Syncade, Bio-G, Analytic Packages (Discoverant, SIMCA, SEEQ, etc.), Spotfire or Tableau

• Deploy hardware, as necessary, in support of industrial software solutions

• Provide on and potential off-hour support for industrial software systems

• Lead training of automated solutions with operations staff as well as automation colleagues to ensure understanding of software programs functionality

• Adhere to all plant safety procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft business applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

• Computing hardware and communication systems that include PCs, servers, thin clients, Ethernet infrastructure

• Experience with SQL, C#, JAVA, HTML, XML.

• Must be a hands-on individual, willing to take initiative, as well as ability to effectively work in a multi-discipline team environment

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

• Knowledge of automation control methodologies is a plus.

• Knowledge and understanding of applicable regulatory requirements is a plus.

Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:

• Bachelors of Science or equivalent experience in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

• 5+ years of manufacturing industry experience programming