Job Details

Our client in Windsor, CO is seeking an Automation Engineer II to support the development, monitoring, maintenance and documentation of automated equipment and controls systems including PLC programming, Building Management Systems (BMS), and monitoring systems (chambers, particle measurement, building controls & equipment). The Automation Engineer II provides technical and automation support for equipment, facility, laboratory, and manufacturing systems and takes necessary steps to maintain them in good working order with assistance from the owners, maintenance department, and outside contractors.

Responsibilities

Perform necessary functions to monitor and maintain automation and computer system in a validated state. Understand and manage change control for automated and computer systems.

• Provide technical support on production equipment, utilities systems, and building automation and controls.
• Subject matter expert and system owner for automation, control systems, and computer system (e.g. Rockwell Automation, Honeywell EBI, Delta Controls Orcaview, and JCI Metasys Building Management Systems (BMS)).
• Program controllers, HMIs, SCADA and historian data collectors.
• Identify quality issues and provide corrective actions for automated equipment and controls systems.
• Maintain automation and control systems in a validated and compliant state per regulatory requirements.
• Compile and analyze data, prepare reports and make recommendations for changes and/or improvements.
• Provide after hours and weekend support for manufacturing when in operation, as needed.
• Desire to innovate and continuously improve processes and programs in the area of responsibility.
• Maintain safe work environment and follow site policies and procedures.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, Data management and SCADAs (iFix/Wonderware) to support systems: design, programming, maintenance.
• Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills both verbal and written.
• Technical writing and documentation review skills.
• Ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice or acceptance criteria.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively in fast-paced environment.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of equipment automation experience in in pharmaceutical industry or related disciplines.
• Experience with Allen Bradley systems A/B PLC-5, A/B Controls Logixs, A/B Compact Logixs and A/B SLC 50x required.
• Experience with design/programming/maintenance of Distributed Control Systems (DCS, BMS), and SCADA/HMI/PLC/Data controls systems preferred. May include Rockwell Automation, Honeywell EBI, Delta Controls Orcaview, and JCI Metasys Building Management Systems (BMS) required.
• Experience in SQL database management/maintenance, and VB/C++ programming preferred.
• Database design, management and maintenance experience is preferred.

Location

• Windsor, CO

Employment Type

• Direct Hire

Working Conditions

• Laboratory, Manufacturing and Office environment.
• On call work may be required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $105,000 to $120,000 depending on experience
• Benefits

About Ventura Solutions

Ventura Solutions is a reputable end-to-end medical device and combination product consulting, staffing, and training firm. With our deep industry expertise spanning medical devices and combination products, coupled with an outstanding talent pool, we stand out as the preferred option for a diverse array of projects. On the consulting side, we integrate seamlessly into your team and manage small to complex Statement of Work (SOW) projects. On the staffing side, we help source, screen, and on-board reputable employees to fill temporary, temp to permanent, and permanent job openings. We accelerate product development, keep products compliant, and help build great organizations. For more information, visit us at www.ventura-solutions.com.

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