Equipment Automation Engineer II

Purpose and Scope

The Automation Engineer II supports the development, monitoring, maintenance and documentation of automated equipment and controls systems including PLC programming, Building Management Systems (BMS), and monitoring systems (chambers, particle measurement, building controls & equipment). The Automation Engineer II provides technical and automation support for equipment, facility, laboratory, and manufacturing systems and takes necessary steps to maintain them in good working order with assistance from the owners, maintenance department, and outside contractors.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform necessary functions to monitor and maintain automation and computer system in a validated state. Understand and manage change control for automated and computer systems.
• Provide technical support on production equipment, utilities systems, and building automation and controls.
• Subject matter expert and system owner for automation, control systems, and computer system (e.g. Rockwell Automation, Honeywell EBI, Delta Controls Orcaview, and JCI Metasys Building Management Systems (BMS)).
• Program controllers, HMIs, SCADA and historian data collectors.
• Identify quality issues and provide corrective actions for automated equipment and controls systems.
• Maintain automation and control systems in a validated and compliant state per regulatory requirements.
• Compile and analyze data, prepare reports and make recommendations for changes and/or improvements.
• Provide after hours and weekend support for manufacturing when in operation, as needed.
• Desire to innovate and continuously improve processes and programs in the area of responsibility.
• Maintain safe work environment and follow site policies and procedures.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, Data management and SCADAs (iFix/Wonderware) to support systems: design, programming, maintenance.
• Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills both verbal and written.
• Technical writing and documentation review skills.
• Ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice or acceptance criteria.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively in fast-paced environment.

Core Values

This position is expected to operate within the framework of Tolmar's Core Values:

• Center on People: We commit to support the well-being of our patients. We are committed to treating our employees and those we serve as valued partners. By placing people at the heart of our actions, we actively engage, invigorate, acquire knowledge, and grow together.
• Are Proactive & Agile: We embody a culture of engagement and action. With a hands-on approach, we fearlessly adapt to change. We anticipate, respond swiftly and efficiently to ignite a spirit that propels us towards extraordinary outcomes.
• Act Ethically: We are committed to consistently conducting our business in an ethical, compliant, and socially aware manner, in line with our purpose of positively impacting lives. We actively cultivate diversity, equity, inclusion & sustainability in our workplace.
• Constantly Improve: We are committed to a collaborative & proactive effort to improve our products, systems, processes, and services by reducing waste, increasing efficiency & improving quality.
• Are Accountable: We think, act, and communicate with honesty, transparency, and clarity in alignment with our core values. We don't compromise our values for near term gain. We take accountability & ownership of our work, actions, successes, and setbacks. We strive to deliver our best as we shape the future.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of equipment automation experience in in pharmaceutical industry or related disciplines.
• Experience with Allen Bradley systems A/B PLC-5, A/B Controls Logixs, A/B Compact Logixs and A/B SLC 50x required.
• Experience with design/programming/maintenance of Distributed Control Systems (DCS, BMS), and SCADA/HMI/PLC/Data controls systems preferred. May include Rockwell Automation, Honeywell EBI, Delta Controls Orcaview, and JCI Metasys Building Management Systems (BMS) required.
• Experience in SQL database management/maintenance, and VB/C++ programming preferred.
• Database design, management and maintenance experience is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Laboratory, Manufacturing and Office environment.
• On call work may be required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $105,000 to $120,000 depending on experience
• Benefits summary: https://www.tolmar.com/careers/employee-benefits

Tolmar compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay and a strong benefits package. The final compensation offered may vary from the posted range based on the selected candidates qualifications and experience.

Tolmar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.