Hikma Pharmaceuticals · 23 hours ago
Automation Engineer
Bedford, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expHikma Pharmaceuticals is a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, committed to making high-quality medicines accessible. They are seeking an Automation Engineer responsible for managing and executing engineering activities related to automation solutions for production and facility equipment, providing operational support, troubleshooting, and optimizing assigned equipment.
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Responsibilities
Troubleshoot control and instrumentation systems to resolve moderately 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
Partner with Engineering lead to support the design, specification, installation, startup and validation 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 assure a complete and timely design and implementation
Direct mid-level complexity 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. Coordinate with Operations to identify requirements for process controls, develop control strategies and implement
Identify continuous improvement activities relative to plant automation control systems in support areas and champion solutions aligned with Site and Department metrics, Business Objectives and Strategy. Identify areas of opportunity to improve equipment and component reliability. Research new technologies and procedures relative to automation and controls that could be utilized to improve support area processes. Analyze, compare and select equipment best suited for various applications. Support standards development and master planning activities
Develop calibration, preventative maintenance and additional procedures in support of systems and instruments installed. Provide training and technical supervision to instrumentation and electrical personnel as well as Flow technicians for automation control systems in support areas
Other duties as assigned may include:
Drive internal communication and ensures knowledge sharing across all colleagues for operational effectiveness and consistency
Actively supports the business model effectively and consistently. Fully supports the efficient working environment and applies continuous improvement process
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Engineering
2+ years of experience in all areas of process control systems encompassing instrumentation, automated control, and electrical distribution, preferably in the chemical, food, or pharmaceutical industries
Experience in programming/troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Demonstrated computer skills, including but not limited to, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and AutoCAD
Proven ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and activities
Demonstrated successful communication and negotiation skills in order 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
Preferred
Experience with network and system administration of Microsoft based systems, Visual Basic, and SQL
Experience with Allen-Bradley, Modicon, and Siemens S7 PLCs
Experience in programming and configuration of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems; experience with Wonderware products is preferred
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
Current Stage
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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