Automaton Engineer
| Company | Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals |
|---|---|
| Location | Fitchburg, WI, USA |
| Salary | $105000 – $125000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical) or similar field
- 8 years of experience in an Automation Engineering role
- Proven experience and advanced knowledge of PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) programming
- Knowledge of cGMP / GAMP automation requirements
- Proven communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple timelines and deadlines
Responsibilities
- Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC and SCADA programs and process control hardware to support pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Lead and implement automation design and programming projects of simple to moderate complexity; collaborate on shared deliverables, mitigate project risks, provide project updates, and meet deliverable timelines.
- Define scope and deliverables of automation design and programming projects of major complexity; provide technical guidance and oversight of contracted system integrators for project delivery.
- Update, maintain, and establish technical documents and electrical / network drawings.
- Lead the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for process control system administration, maintenance, and management of changes.
- Execute administrative and maintenance tasks such as back-up and patching in adherence to prescribed schedule.
- Front line troubleshooting of process automation programming and hardware issues to support business continuity. Provide second level troubleshooting to maintenance departments for process control instrumentation and wiring.
- Partner with IS&I to administrate and troubleshoot process control system network infrastructure and hardware.
- Own system lifecycle management by assessing software and hardware for updates or upgrades, supporting strategic plan development, and implementing upgrade projects.
- Ensure all automation activities comply with internal and external compliance requirements by following good engineering practices and change management procedures.
- Act as a point of contact for customers in Plant Operations and colleagues in IS&I for automation needs and issues.
- Act as a customer for IS&I for process control server administration and escalate issues for troubleshooting as identified.
- Support audit reviews and activities as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with SIEMENS process control hardware and programming (STEP 7, WinCC, Process Historian) systems.
- Prior experience working in a regulated environment.
- Knowledgeable on process control instrumentation installation, integration with control systems, and troubleshooting.
- Working knowledge of process control network infrastructure troubleshooting and administration.
- Understanding of FDA compliance requirements