Sr Automation Engineer

At West, we're a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West's indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

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Our West Phoenix site is currently recruiting for an experienced Sr. Automation Engineer to join their team!

Job Summary:

In this role, you will be responsible for developing new technology and supporting existing technology to improve production, quality, profitability and safety surrounding assembly manufacturing equipment. This individual will be responsible for the planning, scheduling, execution of projects and communicating project status to targeted timelines. This individual will also manage/assist in facility expansion/modifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support development of new technology, existing technology and existing production lines to improve quality, profitability and safety.

• Develop, execute and document project assignments in compliance with committed timelines and project goals, and per established governance policies and procedures.

• Ensure technical and customer requirements for assigned projects are achieved.

• Communicate professionally with internal and external customers.

• Develop and maintain required validation and project management documents.

• Conduct or participate in routine project reviews with Project Teams and Management

• Perform design work, layouts, sketches, concepts, etc. as needed for projects and/or plant layouts.

• Develop and/or review engineering change requests for modifications to processes, equipment and facilities.

• Troubleshoot and repair of all automation.

• Evaluate and maintain accurate documentation of automation repairs and adjustments.

• Evaluate and maintain proper machine safeties to ensure employees are protected when operating any piece of automation.

• Ensure automation lines are meeting their targeted output and OEE by analyzing production data.

• Maintain quality finished product through proper maintenance and operation of all automation.

• Provide timely notification to shift leaders and program managers of maintenance and down time issues.

• Interfaces daily with engineering manager and shift support staff.

• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.

• Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual, and predictable attendance.

• Other duties as assigned.

Automation includes - assembly machines/fixtures, label applicators, robots, end of arms, separators and test equipment. Any other equipment assigned by management.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education or Equivalent Experience: 4-year technical degree
• 5+ years of experience in related industry.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and environments

• Experience in medical device industry or other regulated industry.

• Proficient in technical writing

• Proficient in reading electrical and pneumatic schematics.

• Background with medical/pharmaceutical clinical trials would be a plus.

• Knowledge of quality systems requirements, FDA Quality System Regulation, cGMP and ISO 9002.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Medical Device manufacturing requires strict adherence to standards. Working environment is a manufacturing facility, which houses plastic injection molding machines. Must tolerate fumes and particulate generated from various plastics. Work areas are equipped with adequate lighting, cooling/heating and equipment that are in a good working condition. Must work constructively in an environment that may be stressful due to competing resources.

• Must maintain company and customer confidentiality at all times.

• Must be able to work scheduled work week, plus overtime and/or irregular hours as required to complete assignments.

• May stand or sit for extended periods of time.

• Must transport oneself to and from other areas of the facility and travel to other divisions when necessary.

• Must be able to maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations.

• Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve and prioritize.

• Must be able to Learn and apply new information or new skills.

• Must be able to understand direction and adhere to established procedures.

• Must be able to effectively communicate in/understand the English language in verbal and written form.

• Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical tasks like counting, adding, subtracting, and rounding and to record, balance and check for accuracy.

• May be required to lift heavy objects up to 25lbs without assistance.

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