Xyntek Inc · 15 hours ago
Sr Automation Engineer
Clayton, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expXyntek Inc, through its subsidiary Catalyx, specializes in automating operational processes across various industries. They are seeking a Sr Automation Engineer to design and implement automation for process control systems, improve reliability, and support production stakeholders.
Industrial AutomationLife SciencePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develop & manage plans to maintain & improve process control systems
Schedule & execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules
Operate as automation lead on projects that involve process control systems
Assist with developing & managing budgets for maintaining & improving process control systems
Develop & maintain automation standards, specifications & maintenance plans
Own self development & initiative to understand the site process control systems
Adhere to the automation standards & establish new automation standards when necessary
Lead the site in establishing automation direction & strategy (hardware & software standards)
Lead troubleshooting for automation-related downtime
Function as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned areas/technologies
Support audits & inspections as SME for process control systems
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of stakeholder management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in engineering/related field or equivalent combination of experience & education required
Minimum ten (10) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility &/or packaging systems required
Experience troubleshooting automation & control systems & batch processes required
Experience working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment required
Knowledgeable in SCADA (i.e. iFix, Ignition, FactoryTalk), PLC & HMI (Rockwell/AB, Siemens, etc.), historian/data collections required
Programming & configuration of process control systems required
Windows based operating systems & associated applications required
System interfacing & integration & user access management required
Proven expertise in planning/organization & project execution required
Preferred
Virtual machines/environments (preferably VMWare)
Knowledgeable in Oracle, MS SQL
IT competencies to an understanding level: domain, networking, firewall, group policies/permissions, system backup & restore
Knowledgeable in MES (PAS-X, etc.); MS SQL, databases
Benefits
Total Rewards package
Great personal benefits
Professional growth opportunities
Assistance with Critical Skills Visa applications for eligible candidates
Company
Xyntek Inc
As part of CXV Global, we offer a powerful platform of combined technologies and professional services that optimise life sciences’ and high-end operations across product development, manufacturing, packaging and distribution.
501-1000 employees
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