Sr. Automation Engineer Fixed Term Contract
Role Overview
In this role, you will effectively plan and guide Engineering team, ensuring quality product and operational efficiencies are met.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Mentor and may lead engineering team to achieve site and department goals in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement sustainable manufacturing processes and systems.
Technical and hands-on automated equipment troubleshooting, repair, and improvements.
Perform and document engineering studies and evaluations.
Analyze data to drive improvements, determine prioritization, and identify opportunities.
Lead and provide mentorship in root cause and corrective action (RCCA).
Assess and perform/schedule technical training, including electromechanical systems, pneumatics, servos, PLCs, schematic reading/interpretation, new technology, etc.
Champion high-visibility projects.
Develop project scope, timeline, savings, and cost estimations.
Quote new automation lines, engineering services, etc.
Develop design concepts for new automation.
Write validation, user requirements, equipment specification, and other documents as needed.
Establish relationships with customer and automation suppliers in pursuit of win-win results and ongoing business.
Provide engineering assistance to ensure plant, machinery, and processes are at an optimum level.
Routinely evaluate and review employee performance.
Promote and support a Lean Manufacturing environment within the facility.
Research new technologies and methodologies to use in the plant.
Provide a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs.
Conform with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
Exhibit regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance.
Other duties as assigned.
Key Skills for This Role
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Additional Requirements
- Must be able to perform job duties as required with limited physical demands. Shift Monday- Friday West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to [email protected] . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years 5-8 years of experience required and 2+ years of managerial or supervisory experience in manufacturing environment required and Strong automation background and experience with CAD and SAP systems a plus. preferred Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of manufacturing processes, workflows, production equipment and industrial techniques. Must have effective problem solving and interpersonal skills. License and Certifications Manufacturing\Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Six Sigma green belt Upon Hire preferred or Manufacturing\Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Six Sigma black belt Upon Hire preferred Travel Requirements 10%: Up to 26 business days per year Physical Requirements Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Additional Requirements Must be able to perform job duties as required with limited physical demands. Shift Monday- Friday West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to [email protected] . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.
About West Pharmaceutical Services
Manufacturer of injectable pharmaceutical packaging and delivery systems.
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