Sr Automation Engineer

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Job Description

Job Description
Catalyx is seeking a Sr Automation Engineer to support successful design & implementation of automation for process or utility systems. Provide input, review & approve design & requirement specifications. Secure proper & efficient implementation & qualification. Support production & other stakeholders. Improve reliability of the process control systems to meet current & projected customer, business & regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

· Develop & manage plans to maintain & improve process control systems.

· Schedule & execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules.

• Operate as automation lead on projects that involve process control systems.

• Assist with developing & managing budgets for maintaining & improving process control systems.

• Develop & maintain automation standards, specifications & maintenance plans.

• Own self development & initiative to understand the site process control systems.

• Adhere to the automation standards & establish new automation standards when necessary.

• Lead the site in establishing automation direction & strategy (hardware & software standards).

• Lead troubleshooting for automation-related downtime.

• Function as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned areas/technologies.

• Support audits & inspections as SME for process control systems.

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of stakeholder management.



Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering/related field or equivalent combination of experience & education required.

• Minimum ten (10) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility &/or packaging systems required.

• Experience troubleshooting automation & control systems & batch processes required.

• Experience working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment required.

• Knowledgeable in SCADA (i.e. iFix, Ignition, FactoryTalk), PLC & HMI (Rockwell/AB, Siemens, etc.), historian/data collections required.

• Programming & configuration of process control systems required.

• Windows based operating systems & associated applications required.

• System interfacing & integration & user access management required.

• Virtual machines/environments (preferably VMWare) preferred.

• Knowledgeable in Oracle, MS SQL preferred.

• IT competencies to an understanding level: domain, networking, firewall, group policies/permissions, system backup & restore preferred.

• Knowledgeable in MES (PAS-X, etc.); MS SQL, databases preferred.

• Proven expertise in planning/organization & project execution required.

Why Join Catalyx?

At Catalyx we understand that our people are our greatest asset. For this reason and many others, we take care of them. The team in Catalyx benefits from a Total Rewards package. This includes great personal benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Catalyx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued, respected, and supported. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background, and strive to create a welcoming environment for everyone.



Location:
Clayton
Category:
Manufacturing