Automation Engineer - 4378

Verista’s600 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.
Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.
Company Culture Guidelines &
Values:
We empower and support our colleagues
We commit to client success at every turn
We have the courage to do the right thing
We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.
We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise
Automation Engineer Responsibilities:
Responsible for design and implementation of key automation aspects of an equipment project, often including PLC, vision, HMI programming.
Design of electrical panel(s)
Design and PLC programming (configuration of PLC program) on standard equipment/products
Lead and perform complex quality checks which require an intricate understanding of the machine control systems and operations
Your innovative use of communication tools and techniques will facilitate in explaining difficult issues and establishing consensus between teams
Contribute to the completion of projects, manage own time on agreed targets, develop plans for own projects and leads small project teams
Monitor, generate and complete the periodic review, validation master plan for the automation engineering program
Demonstrate good planning, organizing, time management and team participation skills
Responsible for routine and preventive maintenance work, ensure all the equipment and facilities work safely, efficiently and reliably
Generate and develop standard operating procedures and system support
Analyze operational process problems and recommend appropriate corrective and preventative actions
Manage change control authoring and execution
Participate in the site and network wide teams to provide cybersecurity alignment and direction
Provide 24x7x365 support of our automation systems and perform automation activities for capital and non-capital projects
Modify moderately complex to highly complex control logic that requires a degree of scientific and/or manufacturing process expertise
Mentor and guide junior staff and serve as a technical trainer, whenever necessary
Clearly communicate progress and issues to peers
Requirements
Must be local to Kalamazoo area
Must have 5+ years of experience as an Automation Engineer
Position requires onsite work only in Kalamazoo, MI
Must be willing to work occasional weekends
Work experience must include:
Delta V
Foxboro
Wonderware platforms
Rockwell
RSLogix5000
FactoryTalk View Site Edition (SE) and Machine Edition (ME)
PanelView Plus
PlantPAX
Siemens Simatic APT (Siemens TI-505 PLC controller):
This work experience is preferred since the PLC is a legacy controller. Willing to train in Siemens TI-505 PLCs, providing that that candidate is knowledgeable with Rockwell PLCs
Responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting automated utility, processing, filing, inspection, and packaging equipment
Generate user requirement specifications for control systems
Able to make minor modifications to code and HMI graphics for smaller changes
Must be able to read logic and perform programming as well as update control system documentation
Contribute technical content to validation protocols on automation systems and perform execution of protocols
Benefits
Why Choose Verista?
High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
Medical, Dental &
Vision insurances
FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
As Needed Sick Time
Tuition Reimbursement
Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
Employee Recognition
Employee Referral Program
Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement
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*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.