Hikma Pharmaceuticals · 2 days ago
Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expHikma Pharmaceuticals is a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, committed to making high-quality medicines accessible. They are seeking a talented Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer to manage and execute engineering activities related to building electrical systems, ensuring equipment reliability and providing operational support for automation equipment.
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Responsibilities
Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality
Direct more complex group projects - identify, propose and champion creative and constructive solutions articulating the business value created. Monitor and communicate progress on all projects within the assigned portfolio to successfully deliver project scope, timeline and budget objectives. Maintain a “state of control” over systems by assuring maintenance of as-built drawings, system documentation and EX rating management
Troubleshoot control and instrumentation systems to resolve complex equipment issues. Provide engineering expertise and technical guidance to maintenance to perform repairs, design changes, or other corrections as a result of troubleshooting or performance evaluation. Estimates project budgets and resource requirements
Mentor peers and site resources on automation and control systems facility utility systems. Provide training and technical supervision to instrumentation and electrical personnel as well as Flow technicians for automation control systems throughout the site
Develop test plans, implementation plans, and project timelines for various projects
Write functional requirements/specifications documents
Support the design, specification, installation, startup and validation of building electrical distribution equipment from medium voltage services to equipment MCC. Partner with Engineering lead of process control systems, electrical systems and instrumentation for capital and upgrade projects. Ensure site specifications, standards and cGMP compliance to expectations are met and that good engineering practices are followed. Coordinate with other engineers, project managers, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design and implementation
Identify continuous improvement activities related to building electrical infrastructure, automation control systems throughout the site and champion solutions aligned with site and department metrics, Business Objectives and Strategy. Identify areas of opportunity to improve equipment and component reliability
Review electrical equipment thermography study, interpret data & determine if action needs to be taken based on findings from study
Update single line drawings, panel schedules, & control diagrams
Review time current curves, determine best circuit breakers/ fuses for implementing based on equipment being used to reduce arc-flash, ensure transformers are protected correctly and reduce false motor overload trips
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
In lieu of a bachelor's degree, an additional four years of experience is required in the areas of engineering below
Experience with network and system administration of Microsoft based systems
Demonstrated computer skills, including but not limited to, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project
Proven ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and initiatives
Demonstrated successful communication and negotiation skills to manage conflicting and/or multiple demands, including ability to present to various level within an organization
Demonstrated ability to apply analytical skills to identify problems; recognizes symptoms, causes, and alternate solutions and makes timely sound decisions even under risk and uncertainty
Willingness to travel to external domestic and international supplier sites (typically less than 10% of the time)
Provide engineering expertise and technical guidance when necessary, including off-shift on-call support rotation
6+ years of experience in power distribution systems (utility to MCC/PP), process control systems, variable frequency drives (VFD) and automated control systems, preferably in the chemical, food, or pharmaceutical industries
Preferred
Programming/troubleshooting Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers
Experience supporting Building Utility Systems
AutoCAD
Benefits
Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay. Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date). Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
11 company paid holidays
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
Employee discount program
Wellbeing rewards program
Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
Career advancement and growth opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Paid maternity and parental leave
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.
Company
Hikma Pharmaceuticals
Hikma focuses on a wide range of generic, branded generic and in licensed pharmaceutical products
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$250MKey Investors
International Finance Corporation
2025-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2005-11-04IPO
Leadership Team
Said Darwazah
Chief Executive Officer
Khalid Nabilsi
Chief Financial Officer
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