Aprecia Pharmaceuticals · 2 months ago
Lead Controls Engineer
Mason, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAprecia Pharmaceuticals is focused on the innovation and development of processes for pharmaceutical products based on additive manufacturing. The Lead Controls Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, programming, and troubleshooting of automation and process control systems in the manufacturing environment.
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Responsibilities
Assume SME (subject matter expert) responsibility for the control systems, PLC programming, motion controls systems, and sensing technology on Aprecia’s advanced 3DP manufacturing equipment
Program, configure, specify, and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Vision Systems, Print Systems or other instrumentation or integrated systems
Develop and integrate equipment with custom software applications across a variety of platforms and device OEMs such as B&R, Rockwell/AB, Siemens, Keyence, Cognex, etc
Identify and integrate new technologies to improve the control of the manufacturing equipment in partnership with engineering colleagues
Execute FMEA and safety risk assessments to determine safety requirements of automated manufacturing systems per ISO and NFPA standards
Drive controls system hardware selection and implementation to create functionally safe systems capable of achieving SIL levels dictated by assessments as confirmed by SISTEMA
Support the structuring, development, integration, and maintenance of a digitally integrated manufacturing facility included but not limited to SCADA, SDMS, LIMS, MES, BAS, QMS, data historians/storage, or other digital software solutions
Assist with or lead (as required) technical investigations of non-conformance or automation issues
Develop corrective and preventative actions plans to provide practical manufacturing solutions in compliance with regulatory requirements
Utilize technical knowledge to identify and recommend process improvements to existing equipment and systems to improve safety, reliability, and operability
Provide engineering support pertaining to process improvements, risk analysis, and troubleshooting
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree (or higher) in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent required
5-10 years of development experience programming PLCs using structured text and ladder logic required
Working knowledge of common data exchange protocols such as ODBC, OPC, DCOM, and common industrial networks required
General knowledge of electrical engineering codes and standards required
Hands-on troubleshooting with maintenance personnel experience required
Proficiency in Excel, WORD, and PowerPoint, required
Preferred
Understanding of cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) preferred
2+ years experience using B&R controls and motion systems highly desired (Automation Studio, mappMotion, mappView, ACCOPOS 6D, etc…)
Automation experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment such as pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or equivalent process-related industry preferred
Experience developing HMI visualizations for automated manufacturing equipment desired
Working knowledge of computer systems validation lifecycle and cGMPs preferred
Hands-on experience with 3D printing technologies preferred
Electrical engineering/electrician experience (panel design/fabrication, power distribution, electrical schematic preparation, electronics design/troubleshooting) or other machine design/development relevant cross disciplinary skillset highly desirable
Company
Aprecia Pharmaceuticals
Aprecia Pharmaceuticals develops precision drug delivery systems and products.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (6)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$158.42MKey Investors
Hercules CapitalDeerfield
2016-07-05Debt Financing· $30M
2016-01-27Series Unknown· $35M
2015-08-31Debt Financing· $38.75M
Leadership Team
Owen Murray
Chief Executive Officer
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