Amneal Pharmaceuticals · 7 hours ago
Associate Automation Engineer - 2nd Shift
Piscataway, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$65K/yr - $80K/yr
1+ years expAmneal Pharmaceuticals is a company focused on pharmaceutical manufacturing, and they are seeking an Associate Automation Engineer for their 2nd shift. The role involves troubleshooting and maintaining automated processes and equipment, supporting installation and commissioning activities, and assisting with the training of coworkers on equipment usage.
ManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Responsible for troubleshooting, servicing and repairing of computerized systems and robotic devices that are designed to reduce human interaction, such as robotic assembly devices and computer-controlled building air-conditioning systems with guidance from his/her supervisor
Help perform hands on field installation, operational start-up, calibration, and commissioning activities under close supervision
Support field technician, bench technician, robotics technician, production support technician and maintenance technician
Help improve and monitor automation processes for optimum cost efficiency of production under close supervision
Support installation and troubleshooting control systems to automate upstream and downstream processing equipment, including Mixers, Coaters, Pouchers, Cartoners, Packaging Lines, Laboratory Equipment, Facility Systems, Stability Chambers, BMS, CIP (Clean in Place) and SIP (Steam in Place), Water System Controls, Tablet Press, Fluid Bed Dryers, Granulators, Vision System
Read, understand, verify and draft for approval P&ID, Engineering Layout, Engineering Drawings and Engineering documents and understand Electrical Schematics and wiring
Assist in monitoring automated systems, help isolate problems and help perform repairs under close supervision
Work under supervision to assist with the following: design, program, simulate and test automated machinery and processes in order to complete exact tasks; assist with design, upgrade, and troubleshoot new and existing PLC control systems based on company guidelines; assist with performing field commissioning based on project requirements;assist with execution of automation projects, hardware and software implementation, executing its qualification and validation. Assist with training coworkers on use of equipment
Assist in providing 24x7 on-call Automation Support, including technical support and troubleshooting functions
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) Automation Technology, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical or Mechatronics Program
1-3 years or more in Experience working with hydraulics, pneumatics, programmable logic controllers, electrical circuits, electrical machinery and human-machine interfaces within industrial and manufacturing plant, food or pharmaceutical processing facilities
Experience in Electrical and Mechanical Engineer & Electronics Engineer
Good math and analytic skills are essential to understand automated systems and isolate problems
Workers are expected to become proficient with various instruments and hand tools, such as electrical millimeters
Fully comprehend, verify, and develop P&ID, Engineering Layout, Engineering Drawings and Engineering documents
Basic knowledge of PLC programming
Understanding of control system such as Sensor, Electrical wiring, pneumatic components
Preferred
Master Degree (MS/MA) Electrical or Mechanical Engineer, Electrical & Electronics Engineer
Certifications and credentials from Electronics Technicians Association and the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council are preferable.-Upon Hire
Certification of Automation systems
Benefits
Short-term incentive opportunity, such as a bonus or performance-based award
Above-market, diverse and robust health and insurance benefits
Significant 401(k) matching contribution
Programs that help you enjoy your career alongside life’s many other commitments and opportunities
Company
Amneal Pharmaceuticals
Amneal Pharmaceuticals manufactures, markets and/or distributes more than 88 drugs in the United States.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2B2023-11-16Post Ipo Debt· $2.35B
2018-05-07IPO
2017-10-01Post Ipo Equity· $854M
Leadership Team
Chirag Patel
President & Co-Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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