Systems Engineer - Pharmaceutical

Description
WHAT FLEXWARE DOES
Flexware Innovation is the go-to engineering firm for forward-thinking manufacturers that need to integrate their business and production systems to maximize their resources.
Founded in 1996, our highly-skilled teams of dedicated professionals work side-by-side with customers to leverage technology to solve real business problems by providing best-in-class software development, automation engineering, manufacturing systems integration (MES, HMI/SCADA, & ERP), business intelligence solutions, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and specialized product development.
But we're not just invested in technology - we're also invested in people. Our internal promise to our Flexdogs is to have a positive and lasting impact on our families by providing a healthy and engaging work environment. Our environment is fun, family-friendly, energetic, and has been nominated for several local and national awards over the last several years.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
You'll have the opportunity to work within Flexware's pharmaceutical accounts and will be challenged to come up with innovative solutions that will free our customer up to focus on what they do best. We are looking for a Systems Engineer that has experience working with Rockwell branded products along with learning some custom applications that Flexware has developed. You will need a solid understanding of Rockwell FactoryTalk View and SQL databases to assist our client in a variety of projects. You will be working in a regulated pharmaceutical environment working on projects in both Indianapolis, IN and the RTP area in NC.
As a consultant, you will work with a multitude of technologies depending on what the client's needs are, which will focus primarily on PLC controls and automation, but may expose you to OPC servers, HMI / SCADA development, and data historians. Here are some of the technologies and responsibilities that you may encounter:

• Program and install PLCs including but not limited to ControlLogix and Siemens processors.
• Program and install HMI / SCADA / OEE solutions including but not limited to Rockwell, Wonderware, TrakSYS, Ignition, and others.
• Program and install VFDs including but not limited to PowerFlex, Schneider, ABB, and others.
• Work with networking components such as Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, or DeviceNet.
• Work with data historians such as OSI PI or Rockwell FactoryTalk Historian.
• Develop and configure interfaces with third-party software tools / utilities such as OPC servers.
• Responsible for automation and controls system design, specifications, programming, simulation, testing, as well as start-up assistance.
• Assist in developing a functional description of the automation solution such as the control scheme, alarms, HMI, reports, and others.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, test, repair, and improve sensing, measurements, and actuation devices.
• Assist in defining the data structure layout and data flow model.
• Provide detailed documentation to clients on systems designs and programming.
• Perform other duties or work with other technologies as necessary.

Flexware is looking for an individual that is willing to step in where necessary and help our clients be successful. We are looking for someone that is not afraid to get their hands dirty and be of service to others.
**Please note that we are not interviewing candidates that require sponsorship now or in the future**
WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE DONE BEFORE
Flexdogs are a rare breed of engineers. They come from varied backgrounds, but typically have some of the following traits:

• Received a Technical Bachelor's degree such as Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Technology, Information Systems, or another similar technical degree.
• Have experience with Controls / Automation Engineering.
• Previous experience in a pharmaceutical environment is highly preferred.
• Experience working with SQL databases
• Designed, created, and programmed HMI screens in Rockwell FactoryTalk View, Ignition, or others.
• Experience working with SCADA / OEE solutions such as Ignition, Wonderware, Rockwell, Ignition, TrakSYS, or others.
• Experience working with Kepware or other OPC servers, as well as tag data.
• Worked with networking components.
• Experience working with operational data historians such as OSI PI, Rockwell FactoryTalk Historian, or others.
• Working knowledge or experience programming PLCs using RSLogix500, RSLogix5000/Studio5000, Siemens Step7 or TIA Portal and other PLCs using Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Blocks or Sequential Function Charts (SFCs).
• Worked with variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Integrated hardware such as barcode scanners, scales, printers, etc.

If you're interested in becoming a Flexdog, we're excited to start a conversation with you! Please reach out to Zach Black at [email protected] or Lindsay Imhoff at [email protected] . Your inquiry and conversation will be treated with confidentiality, and we will not share your information with others.