Associate Engineer, Industrial Automation

As a privately‑owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life‑changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long‑term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our ‘people first’ philosophy. Built on a 70‑year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world’s oldest enemy: disease.

Is responsible for supporting the Production activities for Manufacturing and Packaging. Identify, evaluate, implement, and support IT/automation solutions and information systems to meet FUS business objectives. The role undertakes providing technical expertise with a focus on Compliance and Performance. With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its “Change the World List,” for addressing society’s unmet needs.

Ferring US is also Great Places to Work® Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country.

• Serve as a representative for production information and automation systems with a focus on customer support.
• Assist in trouble‑shooting challenging IT/automation issues to improve manufacturing performance (e.g. yield improvements, etc.) for assigned systems.
• Maintain the IT/automation systems in compliance with cGMPs.
• Provide support as a representative of a startup or existing production team providing technical assistance in fulfilling the IT/automation requirements for the team.
• Develop and support corrective actions for investigations related to automation or IT systems.
• Use technical knowledge to assure the efficient operation of variety of automated processing and information technology systems.
• On‑floor support of manufacturing activities.
• Provide support for business area applications.
• Support of regulatory inspections and audits.
• Support of validation activities and all other associated Quality functions.
• Support supplies and maintenance of IT/automation equipment: PC/Tablets/Mobiles Devices. Optimize the service from IT supplier.
• Review documentation, maintenance work orders, and SOPs to ensure compliance with GMP and safety.
• Manage and assist people in the usage of IT technology in manufacturing group.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Controls, or related field) OR a combination of education, technical training, certifications, and relevant hands‑on experience will be considered in lieu of a formal engineering degree.
• 3+ years of relevant experience working with pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Exposure to industrial automation environment preferred.
• Familiarity with production equipment and testing process flow.
• A strong aptitude in IT.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure, computer hardware and software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem solver with a keen eye for detail.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and in fast‑paced environment.
• Good knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), FDA part 11 Guideline and GAMP
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• Prior experience in Building Management and Environmental Monitoring systems (EMS/BMS) related IT Systems / PLC / SCADA.
• Knowledge on Switches, Actuators, Sensors, VFD’s, HMI, SCADA, I&C.
• SQL Database experience preferred.

• Standing / Walking – Frequent movement between equipment and control systems (up to 50–70% during support activities)
• Sitting extended periods
• Occasional use of stairs, ladders, or platforms to access equipment or panels
• Typical lifting requirement:
  Up to 20–30 lbs (infrequent to occasional)
• Wear respiratory protection
• Work in confined spaces

Role will be in Parsippany, NJ.

At Ferring, we offer competitive total compensation along with an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development…