Automation Control Engineer

We are hiring for our client in the biotechnology industry.

Duration: 6 months

Automation Engineer role is responsible for technical contributions focusing on state-of-the-art and innovative automation solutions, including equipment development, controls, and design through implementation for global operations. The primary focus of this position includes large-scale automated equipment related to filling, capping, labeling, inspection, and advanced material handling functionality.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Partner with the Automation Engineering team during the installation and commissioning of highly automated equipment at the manufacturing facility.
• Provide technical expertise to the technical operations and validation teams during characterization and validation activities.
• Provide software and automation technical support in the areas of PLC controls, HMIs, vision systems, servo control, and overall equipment automation.
• Work with contracted equipment suppliers on-site and remotely to debug and make software and/or configuration improvements where necessary.
• Become the on-site subject matter expert (SME) for functional setup and operation of commissioned equipment.
• Provide technical training and guidance to operators when required.

Essential requirements:

• Allen Bradley, Studio 5000 PLC programming experience.
• Experience with electromechanical systems including AC & DC motor drives, servo motors, HMIs, I/O hardware, and machine safety.
• Experience with equipment line debug while providing on-site installation and training as required by project specifications.
• Must be able to be on-site at the manufacturing facility for 75% of the time during installation, commissioning, and validation support.

Preferred qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with a subset of the following software platforms: Cognex InSight, FactoryTalk View SE, AutoCAD.
• Experience leading and managing a team during debug and commissioning.