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Viatris · 1 day ago

Sr Automation Engineer

San Antonio, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life. The Sr Automation Engineer role is responsible for leading process improvement efforts, providing technical support for process equipment, and managing projects related to automated systems.

BiotechnologyHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Lead process improvement efforts through the use Operational Excellence methodologies (Six Sigma & Lean)

Accountable for providing controls, software, and instrumentation technical support to process equipment, facilities, and utilities

Support site by providing a good knowledge and understanding of electrical control systems, principles, and procedures

Manage the development and implementation of strategic efforts such as Control Systems Design Specifications, (SOO) Sequence of Operations, PID’s and (RCA) Root Cause Analysis

Review, update and approve Control Systems (Hardware, Software, DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI Screens), equipment standards and User Requirement Specifications (URS)

Program PLC, DCS and HMI applications for automated process equipment and environmental using software such as: Foxboro, Siemens, Honeywell, Rockwell RSLogix , RSLogix 500 Series, Omron, Panelbuilder 32 and RS View, Wonderware and Factory Talk ME

Manage projects related to design, commissioning and performance improvement of automated equipment. Actively participate and support equipment troubleshooting and/or plant shutdown activities

Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria in making and proposing improvements and modifications to automated systems

Provide technical support to Validation, Automation, Manufacturing and Quality Assurance with technical assessments, troubleshooting and investigation reports (IR’s). Perform revisions to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), as required

Learn and comply with company policies and requirements of regulatory agencies

Within area of responsibility, understand and comply with all DPT safety, environmental and quality practices and procedures as outlined in organizational/departmental guidelines and SOPs as well as applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Perform job functions in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, health authority regulations, and departmental processes

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

PLC programmingDCS programmingHMI applicationsSix SigmaLean methodologiesCGMP experienceTechnical supportRoot Cause AnalysisElectrical control systemsStandard Operating ProceduresProject management