Controls & Automation Engineer

Position Summary

The Controls & Automation Engineer champions the development & support of the site’s production equipment controls and automation infrastructure, keeping abreast of current controls and automation technology to translate opportunity into competitive advantage for Pharmavite.

• Oversee controls and automation systems for assigned production sites and deliver automation and controls capital plans.
• Seamlessly deliver controls and automation projects, ensuring deep customer input, leveraging Pharmavite’s project management methodology and tools.
• Provide robust, timely support to manufacturing operations; day‑to‑day production support is estimated at approximately 15% of time, possibly requiring occasional out‑of‑hours support.
• Lead value creation through identification, planning, and implementation of new controls and automation to give Pharmavite a competitive edge.
• Integrate controls and automation‑related projects into site capital plans and the multi‑year Master Plan.
• Partner with functional groups:
  Operational Excellence, Technical Operations SMEs, Engineering project managers and project engineers, Information Technology, Operations team leaders, Operations engineers.
• Develop technician capability as the first line of defense for control‑system faults.
• Act as controls and automation lead for larger capital projects under a project manager’s leadership.
• Provide leadership on controls and automation specifications and functional requirements, ensuring user requirements are met.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical/controls engineering or 5 years equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Certification: Lean certification is a plus.
• Experience: Five years in a production environment, with demonstrated ability to modify Ladder Logic and experience with Allen‑Bradley control systems.
• Knowledge &
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to problem‑solve at a high level using structured techniques; collaborate across multiple sites; collect, assess, and translate data into business cases; teach and coach technicians; lead teams on large capital projects; possess strong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills; recognize business needs and implement technology solutions.

General office environment; ability to sit for long periods and move about an office.

Periodic travel may be required depending on business needs.

National Target Base Pay Range : $80,000.00–$. For candidates in California and the New Yorkmetro, the range is $88,000.00–$.

Pharmavite is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, and any other basis protected by state and federal law. Pharmavite recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals solely based on job‑related qualifications and abilities. Pharmavite also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws.

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