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Automation Engineer

Cambrex

Charles City, Iowa

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Automation, Automation Engineering, Capital Project, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Computer Systems, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Distributed Computing, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Documentation, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Establish Priorities, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), FDA Requirements, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Instrumentation, Manufacturing, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Design, Operational Support, Piping, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Design, Quality Assurance, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Security Equipment, Spreadsheets, Staff Training, System Operations, Systems Maintenance, Testing, Time Management, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Word Processing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Charles City, Iowa
POSTED
30+ days ago
Overview:

As a part of the Engineering Department, the Automation Engineer will support and maintain the plant wide Distributed Controls System (DCS), standalone PLC’s and plant alarm system.  Interaction with all areas of the manufacturing plant site will be inherent to this position as well as the ability to problem solve and prioritize activities to meet project deadlines.  

Responsibilities:
  • Provide automation support for Operations, Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Maintenance, and Production Engineering to ensure a safe and efficient facility to produce quality materials. 
  • Lead / assist facility designs or modifications as it relates to automation and alarm system needs.  This may include control panel design, network architecture, computer systems, other as needed. 
  • Perform necessary automation / engineering functions to support project related design work and project capital requests. 
  • Provide equipment / instrument troubleshooting support.  
  • Responsible for training contractors and vendors for any work on site via appropriate policies and procedures. 
  • Train employees across departments in system changes and updates to ensure proper operation of DCS systems. 
  • Develop, revise, and maintain loop sheets, system hierarchy documentation, drawings, and sketches as they pertain to projects throughout the facility. 

 

All employees are required to adhere to DEA, EPA, FDA and cGMP regulations as they relate to the operation of the Company; and to adhere to all company safety rules and procedures.  All employees are expected to report to work regularly and promptly.  Other duties relating to departmental mission, not specifically detailed in this section may be assigned. 

Qualifications / Skills::
  • cGMP/FDA knowledge and/or experience highly beneficial.
  • 2 or more years experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and/or plant alarm system experience.
  • Knowledge of instrument control design, installation and testing preferred.
  • Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) knowledge preferred.
  • Computer experience in windows based environment including word processing, spreadsheet and data base programs.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
Qualifications:

BS Chemical Engineering, highly preferred: other related fields will be considered with appropriate experience and knowledge. 

 

About the Company

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Cambrex

Cambrex is an innovative life sciences company with a refreshingly human approach. Driven by passion, our pharmaceutical products, expertise and technologies accelerate our customers’ small molecule therapeutics into markets across the world.

With over 35 years of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development and manufacturing expertise, a growing team of more than 1,200 experts and a strong presence in the USA and Europe, we are tried and trusted across branded and generic API markets.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
FOUNDED
1981
WEBSITE
http://www.cambrex.com