Manufacturing Automation Engineer

TekWissen LLC

Portsmouth, NH

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50–$65
SKILLS
Agriculture, Automation, Automation Engineering, Automation Systems, Biology, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Budget Management, Budgeting, Change Control, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Improvement, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systems, Cross-Functional, Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Disease, Establish Priorities, Gene Therapy, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Internet/IP Telephony, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Material Science, Medical Products, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Nutrition, On Call, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Personal Care, Problem Solving Skills, Process Control Engineering, Process Improvement, Production Support, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Reliability Engineering, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Development, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Player, Technical Support, Time Management, Workforce Management
LOCATION
Portsmouth, NH
POSTED
3 days ago

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a leading biotechnology company that combines technological insight with world-class manufacturing, scientific expertise, and process excellence and helps their customers deliver new and innovative medicines that help treat a wide range of diseases. Our client specializes in pharmaceutical ingredients, Bioscience, Biopharmaceuticals, Custom manufacturing, Biotechnology, Life science ingredients, Nutrition, Microbial Control, Agriculture, Materials Science, Personal Care, and cell and gene therapy.

Job Title: Manufacturing Automation Engineer
Location: Portsmouth, NH 03801
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Shift: Regular Shift
Work Type: Onsite

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Automation/Controls Engineer to support manufacturing operations through technical assistance related to manufacturing and process automation systems. The role focuses on ensuring instrumentation and automation systems are designed and operated to meet production needs while supporting process improvements, equipment reliability, compliance, and cross-functional manufacturing activities.

Responsibilities

  • Support manufacturing operations through technical assistance for manufacturing and process automation systems.
  • Ensure instrumentation and automation systems are designed and operated to meet production needs.
  • Plan and execute plant projects involving complex equipment changes and significant process improvements.
  • Serve as the Controls lead for technology transfer activities.
  • Support the resolution of equipment breakdowns and quality issues in manufacturing suites.
  • Provide subject matter expertise to Manufacturing and other departments for the design and operation of process automation equipment.
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and process automation systems, including PI data analysis and code review/troubleshooting, during business hours and as part of an on-call rotation.
  • Perform all work safely and complete all required training.
  • Participate in IPT/JPT and other meetings as the Controls representative.
  • Participate in audits and inspections as the Controls SME when required.
  • Own and execute CAPA actions.
  • Initiate change controls and participate in all aspects of the change control process.
  • Review SOPs, Functional Specifications, and work instructions.
  • Maintain all assigned training requirements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • May provide direction to 1 2 contractors working on projects within the group.
  • May monitor project timelines and budgets to ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an applicable Engineering field or Computer Science.
  • 5 10 years of experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or equivalent industrial automation.
  • Supervisory and/or project management experience preferred.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing and process automation systems.
  • Knowledge of instrumentation, automation, and process control systems.
  • Experience with troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and automation systems.
  • Experience with PI data analysis and code review/troubleshooting.
  • Experience with CAPA and Change Control processes.
  • Ability to review SOPs, Functional Specifications, and work instructions.
  • Strong critical thinking and logical problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and lead work to successful completion.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to manage internal and external customer relationships professionally.
  • Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Ability to promote change and support the development of team members.
  • Knowledge of cGMP requirements and compliance in API manufacturing.
  • Commitment to workplace safety, health and safety procedures, and regulatory compliance.
  • Ability to work safely with manufacturing equipment and recognize potential hazards.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity/affirmative action Employer (m/f/d/v) supporting workforce diversity.

About the Company

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TekWissen LLC

WE THE TEKWISSEN PEOPLE

TekWissen offers you a broader portfolio of services, industry-leading solutions, and the meaningful innovations that give you greater flexibility and speed to respond to market dynamics, reduced costs and risk to improve enterprise performance, and increased productivity to enable growth.

To keep pace with global market demands, TekWissen keeps its finger on the pulse of change. Our organized approach to guiding a project from its inception to closure. Managing projects is becoming more and more important as we enter the digital era. To cope with the pace that this transition demands, a method is required to manage projects so they can yield quality work, while incorporating efficient use of time and resources.

Project involves identifying which quality standards are relevant to the project and determining how to satisfy them.

It is important to perform quality planning during the Planning Process and should be done alongside the other project planning processes because changes in the quality will likely require changes in the other planning processes, or the desired product quality may require a detailed risk analysis of an identified problem. It is important to remember that quality should be planned, designed, then built in, not added on after the fact.

Capabilities and accomplishments in one TekWissen business enhance the opportunity for success in the others. Put simply, TekWissen's unique combination of attributes promotes success.



COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2009
WEBSITE
http://www.tekwissen.com/