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Lead Automation Engineer II (Pharmaceutical)Germer International - Pharmaceutical Recruiting • Lexington, KY, US
Lead Automation Engineer II (Pharmaceutical)

Lead Automation Engineer II (Pharmaceutical)

Germer International - Pharmaceutical Recruiting • Lexington, KY, US
18 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Our pharmaceutical client is seeking a hands on Senior Automation Engineer II that has experience with GAMP5 along with designing, programming, monitoring and maintenance of production and facilities process automation systems. If you want to be a part of a fast, stable and growing organization, this role might be the one for you!

Base pay range : $120,000.00 / yr - $160,000.00 / yr

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement automated systems, including software, hardware, and processes.
  • Analyze existing systems, identify areas for automation, and create solutions that meet specific needs.
  • Configure and / or manage site-level automation systems (e.g., serialization, data historian, reporting, industrial networking).
  • Lead the design and procurement of new process and utility equipment and lead installation, start-up, commissioning or qualification activities, including authoring and / or reviewing IQ / OQ / PQ protocols, test execution, and authoring summary reports.
  • Support the development of site automation standardization and / or technology master plans.
  • Write scripts and code to automate tasks, processes, and workflows using various programming languages.
  • Test and optimize automated systems to ensure they function correctly and efficiently.
  • Identify and resolve issues and continuously improve system performance.
  • Implement improvements to existing equipment used to manufacture and package multiple types of nasal spray drug products.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with automated systems, ensuring they operate smoothly.
  • Diagnose problems, implement fixes, and perform maintenance tasks.
  • Support maintenance activities, including review and approval of preventative maintenance tasks, calibration tolerances and intervals, drawing updates, execution of automation-related PMs (e.g., backup / restore), and support of out-of-tolerance investigations related to instrument calibrations.
  • Collaborate with other engineers, technicians, and stakeholders to develop and implement automation solutions.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications :

  • BS in engineering / related degree or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of related experience; or 6 years with a master's degree, or 3 years with a PhD.
  • Experience with a variety of PLCs, HMI hardware, and industrial sensors and applications.
  • General electrical design knowledge.
  • Working knowledge of cGMP, GAMP5, and regulatory requirements.
  • Technical writing experience such as : SOPs, Maintenance PMs, user requirement specs, vendor requests for proposal.
  • Additional Details

  • Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type : Full-time
  • Job function / Industries : Executive Search Services and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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