Automation Engineer

Description:

The Automation Engineer is responsible for overseeing and optimizing automation systems to improve production efficiency and reduce operational costs. This position involves designing, integrating, and implementing advanced hardware and software solutions within pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.

Essential Functions:

Develop Control Systems based on coordination with OEM, in order to automate upstream and downstream processing equipment, including Mixers, Coaters, Pouches, Cartoners, Packaging Lines, Laboratory equipment, facility systems, stability Chambers, BMS, CIP (Clean in Place) and SIP (Steam in Place), Water System Controls, Tablet Press, Fluid Bed Dryers, Granulators, Vision System etc. Perform programming, qualification and validation of digital process automation systems. Provide 24x7 on-call Automation Support, including technical support and troubleshooting functions. Perform formal systems acceptance testing, including software simulation and hardware and equipment acceptance in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. Properly complete documentation for accurate recordkeeping, according to the Engineering Department's procedures, Assist with updating departmental procedures; monitor equipment, and ensure preventative maintenance is being done, handle calibration monitoring, engineering analysis. Assist with training coworkers on using equipment. Read, understand, verify and develop P&ID, Engineering Layout, Engineering Drawings and Engineering documents. Implement projects according to Good Automated Manufacturing Practice (GAMP) guide for validation of automated systems in pharmaceutical manufacture. Handle logistics and coordination of electrical construction activities as per engineering standards, vendor development, with the various departments like manufacturing, QA, QC, R D for the engineering and Validation Aspects; maintain VMP and other GMP documents, Support Process Validation and Development Studies. Coordinate and ensure Safety Aspects. Perform hands on field installation, operational start-up, calibration, and commissioning activities. Support Change Control Management, updating documentation for client, including test plans and production implementation. Apply batch coding standards to automation process, including design of batch operations, unit procedures, and procedural recipe components to aforementioned processes.

Additional Responsibilities:

Assists with engineering projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) Electrical Engineering or Related Field

• Required Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering or Related Field

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Preferred Experience:

3 Years of Experience working with hydraulics, pneumatics, programmable logic controllers, electrical circuits, electrical machinery and human-machine interfaces within industrial and manufacturing plant, food or pharmaceutical processing facilities.

Skills:

Proficient with MS Office.

• Intermediate Proficiency with Computer Aided Design Software (Autocad), Proficiency with MS Project Software
• Advanced Technical writing skills.
• Advanced Oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced Must be able for follow direction and execute assigned work independently, after initial training is completed.
• Advanced Ability to work both independently and in conjunction with a team

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Advanced Specialized Knowledge:

Fully comprehend, verify, and develop P&ID, Engineering Layout, Electrical/Controls Diagram, Engineering Drawings and Engineering documents, HMI, SCADA, VFD and PID Controller Programming Project Management The base salary for this position ranges from $90,000 to $100,000 per year. In addition, Amneal offers a short-term incentive opportunity, such as a bonus or performance-based award, with this position within the first 12 months. Amneal ranges reflect the Company's good faith estimate of what Amneal reasonably believes that it will pay for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors, including but not limited to, qualifications, experience, geographic location and other relevant skills. At the heart of our Total Rewards commitment is a comprehensive, flexible and competitive benefits program for eligible positions that enables you to choose the plans and coverage that meet your personal needs. This includes above-market, diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our employees as well as a significant 401(k) matching contribution to help our employees save for retirement. We also promote employee well-being with programs that help you enjoy your career alongside life's many other commitments and opportunities.