Lead Automation Control Systems Engineer

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Are you ready to drive the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing? A leader in the industry, located in vibrant St. Louis, MO, beckons a Lead Automation Control Systems Engineer to take the helm and revolutionize our engineering strategy. In this dynamic role, your influence will refine the heart of our operations—automation and electrical control systems—ensuring seamless production in highly regulated settings.

Your profound knowledge will empower our team as we navigate the complexities of cGMP and FDA-governed environments, rendering you an invaluable technical guide within our integrated project teams.

Your Contribution:

• Spearhead enhancements to our control systems, driving technological advancement across our manufacturing landscape.

• Orchestrate the full spectrum of capital projects, from conception through commissioning, uplifting our infrastructure with state-of-the-art systems.

• Advise and resolve challenges in our sophisticated automation network, ensuring robust functionality of PLCs, HMIs, and robotic systems.

• Collaborate with Operations and Quality teams to synchronize engineering developments with strategic site goals.

• Design proactive maintenance protocols to sustain the integrity of automation systems.

• Innovate system optimizations that align with compliance and push business objectives to new heights.

• Lead field inspections and integration projects, emphasizing precision in system installations.

• Strategize capital budget planning—from forecasts to vendor management, material, and labor cost assessments.

• Commit to regulatory excellence, championing adherence to FDA, cGMP, ISO, and NRC standards.

Your Qualifications:

• A solid academic foundation in Engineering or similar technical disciplines is advantageous.

• 8+ years of proven experience in automation/controls within a manufacturing environment is a must.

• Mastery over Allen Bradley PLCs and industrial automation will be key.

• Adept with robotics, vision technologies, and sensor systems.

• Strong project management skills with substantial automation project experience.

• Knowledge of regulated manufacturing landscapes, particularly in pharmaceuticals or medical devices, is essential.

• Skills in Computer System Validation, change control methods, and project documentation are pivotal.

• Your communication prowess and teamwork ethos will drive our collective success.

• Desirable proficiencies: Electrical systems (480V/110V), Building Management, and security protocols.

• Networking and SQL database experience are added advantages.

Your skills in action:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• FDA Regulations
• Industrial Robot Programming
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Programming Experience
• Programming Machine Vision Systems
• PLC Wiring Experience
• SQL Administration Experience

Technologies and tools you will leverage:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley)
• Vision System
• HMI
• Servo Motors
• Industrial Robot