West Pharmaceutical Services · 2 hours ago
Eng, Automation
Walker, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expWest Pharmaceutical Services is a company dedicated to improving patient lives through innovative healthcare solutions. In this role, you will maintain the operational efficiency of automated assembly lines, develop maintenance plans, and support production operations while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
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Responsibilities
Assist in the design, programming, and integration of automation solutions for production lines, including robotics, PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems
Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes, increase efficiency, and reduce downtime
Collaborate with senior engineers to document, test, validate, and implement process control changes according to company and regulatory (FDA, ISO 13485) standards
Aid in the maintenance and troubleshooting of automated equipment to ensure reliable operation and minimal disruption to production
Participate in equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and the development of related documentation
Collect and analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities and support root cause analysis of automation-related failures
Work closely with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Production) to support daily manufacturing operations
Maintain up-to-date records of modifications, configurations, and maintenance activities in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines
Evaluate, install, and maintain machine guarding systems and safety interlocks to ensure that automated equipment operates in compliance with OSHA, ISO, and internal safety requirements
Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules
Performs other duties as assigned by management
Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance
Qualification
Required
4-year technical degree
Assist in the design, programming, and integration of automation solutions for production lines, including robotics, PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems
Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes, increase efficiency, and reduce downtime
Collaborate with senior engineers to document, test, validate, and implement process control changes according to company and regulatory (FDA, ISO 13485) standards
Aid in the maintenance and troubleshooting of automated equipment to ensure reliable operation and minimal disruption to production
Participate in equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and the development of related documentation
Collect and analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities and support root cause analysis of automation-related failures
Work closely with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Production) to support daily manufacturing operations
Maintain up-to-date records of modifications, configurations, and maintenance activities in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines
Evaluate, install, and maintain machine guarding systems and safety interlocks to ensure that automated equipment operates in compliance with OSHA, ISO, and internal safety requirements
Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules
Performs other duties as assigned by management
Exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance
Preferred
0 - 3 years of experience in related industry
Experience in medical device industry or other regulated industry
Background with medical/pharmaceutical clinical trials would be a plus
Knowledge of quality systems requirements, FDA Quality System Regulation, cGMP and ISO 9002
Company
West Pharmaceutical Services
West Pharmaceutical Services is a manufacturer of technologically advanced containment and delivery systems for injectable medicines.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Eric Green
Chairman, President, and CEO
Atul Patel
Vice President, Devices & Delivery Systems
Recent News
2026-01-20
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