Automation Controls Engineer
Georgia, VT, US, 05468
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Description Overview
Perrigo Nutritionals, located just outside of Burlington, Vermont has an opening for an Automation Engineer. The Automation Engineer supports all aspects of Perrigo Nutritionals automation and control systems. Provide support and maintenance of manufacturing automation and control systems to minimize downtime. Identify and implement continuous improvement within Perrigo Nutritionals automation and control systems as well as modifying systems to meet new/changing process requirements. Support capital projects as needed. Work must be conducted in such a manner as to meet all FDA/GMP requirements. This position reports to the Engineering Manager.
Scope of the Role
- Experience modifying Rockwell Automation PLC and SADA programs. Configuration of Rockwell VFD’s. Writing technical documentation such as: Functional Descriptions, Functional Specifications, Test Documents, etc. Responsible for the creation and modification of electrical controls related drawings.
- Perform control hardware firmware updates and manage firmware revisions. Maintain control software on all Process Automation PC’s, manage updates, manage maintenance agreement, etc. Provide 24/7 plant support with a strong understanding of all of Perrigo Nutritionals processes.
- Technical writing. Modify/generate Databases. Generate/provide extensive and detailed documentation to communicate work progress, engineering analysis/studies and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Complete project execution as required consisting of system design and programming, documentation management, vendor/contractor management, equipment procurement, project schedule and budget adherence, as well as installation and start-up support.
- Develop and optimize operation and maintenance procedures for instrumentation and control systems. Trouble shoot, correct problems and provide technical support for new and existing systems. Develop validation documentation and implement validation plans
- Continually updates knowledge of appropriate cGMP, FDA, PMO, 3A, USDA, ADA, GAMP, ISO, and other State and Federal regulations
Experience Required
- B.S. degree in Engineering required.
- 2 years Automation Engineering and project design/management experience preferred.
- College graduates welcome to apply.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision, multi-tasking and prioritizing under pressure.
- Work in changing environment where teamwork and collaboration are required with effective communication skills.
- Ability to develop and incorporate innovative concepts and technologies into functional processes.
- Ability to use and interpret analytical techniques to verify or select alternate design approaches.
- Project engineering and project management experience a plus.
- Experience in the application development and troubleshooting using Rockwell Automation and GE iFix SCADA systems and standalone HMI applications preferred.
- SQL and SSRS experience preferred.
- Experience with basic electrical codes and standards.
- Experience with machine safety standards.
- Experience with Automation networks including Devicenet, ControlNet and Ethernet preferred.
Benefits
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Nearest Major Market: Burlington Vermont