Automation, Process and Equipment Engineer

The Automation Engineer I is an entry level position that can directly impact the acceptability of finished product; therefore, a high level of independent technical ability is required of this individual. This individual plans and executes automation/controls projects from concept to final closeout in support of site objectives. This position may assume responsibility as the technical owner of various automation and manufacturing systems. Engineer and manage small to medium process control system/equipment improvement, optimization, and expansion and upgrade projects to meet objectives. Engineer and assist in new process control/automation projects from the concept to commissioning and validation.  Supports all automation engineering for cGMP, cGLP and cGEP areas with in the West Chester site. Supervision will be provided by experienced senior staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
•    Provide moderate to advance technical assistance under senior supervision to site operating groups through investigations, control system assessments, and design support.
•    Assist in preparation and execution of the Validation Qualification protocols related to automated and control systems. Provides technical and non-technical feedback to validation personnel for the successful qualification of systems.
•    Help to troubleshoot and diagnose Control system complex problems, working closely with Control System/Instrumentation Technicians and maintenance personnel
•    Update and develop User Requirement Specifications, Functional Specifications, Design Specifications, Operation and Maintenance Manuals for the new and existing control systems
•    Work closely with Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, Validation, QA and IT groups as a cross functional team member to meet automation project objectives.
•    Apply GMP principles within the workplace. Incorporate cGMP and regulatory compliance into all assigned project scopes, design and construction activities.
•    May also perform other duties as assigned

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered.

Qualifications / Education Requirements:
•    Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field
•    Possesses a desire to learn process control system and their connections to facility equipment, production equipment, instrumentation, and manufacturing systems, loop controllers, HVAC controls, and related electrical/electronic equipment and devices.
•    This position requires a high degree of analytical skills to provide automated solutions to improve processes and integrate new equipment to meet company and project objectives
•    Desire to learn and utilize AutoCAD, Allen Bradley PLC programming software, WonderWare and Unicorn SCADA software and various types of PLC and PC based software on a daily basis.
•    Ability to organize and present technical and project mgt. overviews without assistance.
•    Technically independent and maintains state-of-the-art technical abilities. Display initiative and commitment. Able to make independent contributions to the development of new methodologies or new technologies for process control systems. These activities are done under senior supervision.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time and holidays.
• Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
• Additional benefits include, but are not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings