Automation Engineer II; pharma

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering/related field of study from an accredited university required
• May consider a minimum of seven (7) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems required
• May consider a High School Degree/GED with a minimum of nine (9) years of engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems required
• Minimum of five (5) years engineering experience in process-based manufacturing, utility, &/or packaging systems required
• For Logistics roles only:
  Warehouse automation equipment preferred (Automated storage and Retrieval Systems, Automated Guided vehicles, Autonomous Mobile Robots, and Conveyor systems)
• Knowledgeable in the following technologies: SAP EM, PLC, DCS/SCADA, MES, Oracle, MS SQL (databases), Historian, general controls a plus SAP EWM a plus
• Ability to demonstrate proven expertise (e.g., project management) in planning/organization & project execution, follow-up, & completion required
• Ability to translate high level direction into actionable tasks that deliver results using clean / Six Sigma methodologies a plus

Insight Global is seeking an Automation Engineer II to support a large pharmaceutical client in the Clayton, NC area. The Automation Engineer III will ensure new processes & equipment are compliant with line of business and global standards. Participate in local & global team to ensure new equipment & processes are designed to meet URS & IFA designed the client ensuring the equipment will be ready for install & qualification as well as successful ramp up of equipment.

Improve reliability of the process control systems to meet current & projected customer, business & regulatory requirements through focus on people & equipment, as well as serving as gatekeeper for standards.

• Work with local & global project team to ensure design of process is compliant with local & global standards
• Develop interface agreements & align requirements with equipment vendors
• Develop & implement plans to maintain & improve process control systems
• Schedule & execute plans in coordination with manufacturing schedules
• Assist with developing & managing expense budgets for maintaining & improving process control systems
• Own self development & initiative to understand the site process control systems
• Support audits & inspections as SME for process control systems
• Coach & train colleagues & stakeholders in relevant areas
• Utilize the appropriate clean tools within the main areas of Systematic Problem Solving, process improvement, & project management
• Operate within compliance with a quality mindset that focuses on risk management & mitigation
• Support Corporate, PS, local IT, & local stakeholder initiatives & projects
• Participate in the development of new SOPs, best practices, and maintenance procedures
• Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties