Automation Engineer I

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Job Summary:

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining operation efficiency of automated assembly lines. Provide support to shift operations as needed. Develop long-term predictive/preventative maintenance plans for all assembly equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and maintain proper machine safeties to ensure employees are protected when operating any piece of automation.
• Work closely with other Engineers on process and programming issues. 
• Troubleshoot and repair of all automation.
• Assists Maintenance in troubleshooting and repairing other equipment. 
• Evaluate and maintain accurate documentation of automation repairs and adjustments.
• Develop and maintain required validation and project management documents
• Maintain an inventory of automation spare parts with proper cataloging to minimize down time.
• Establish and maintain an escalation plan to minimize downtime.
• Provide timely notification to shift leaders and program managers of maintenance and down time issues.
• Interface daily with engineering manager and shift support staff.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules.
• Conduct or participate in routine project reviews with Project Teams and Management
• Perform design work, layouts, sketches, concepts, etc. as needed for projects and/or plant layouts
• Develop and/or review engineering change requests for modifications to processes, equipment and facilities
• Ensure automation lines are meeting their targeted output and OEE by analyzing production data.
• Maintain quality finished product through proper maintenance and operation of all automation. 
• Exhibit regular, reliable, punctual, and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Automation includes - assembly machines/fixtures, label applicators, robots, end of arms, separators and test equipment.  Any other equipment assigned by management.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Education or Equivalent Experience: 4-year technical degree

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 0-2 years of experience in related industry.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and environments
• Experience in medical device industry or other regulated industry.
• Proficient in technical writing
• Proficient in reading electrical and pneumatic schematics
• Background with medical/pharmaceutical clinical trials would be a plus.
• Knowledge of quality systems requirements, FDA Quality System Regulation, cGMP and ISO 9002.

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening. 

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