Industrial Controls Engineer II

Industrial Controls Engineer

Onsite:
Portsmouth, NH
Reporting to the Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you’ll work alongside a dynamic team of engineers while gaining hands‑on experience with unique processes and developing valuable skills in a collaborative, growth‑focused environment.

• Design and execute Validation and/or Qualification exercises
• Lead/Collaborate with internal and external teams in defining and designing controls of legacy and new equipment.
• Own the responsibility to ensure that the instrumentation and automation systems are designed and operating to meet production/product requirements.
• Lead/Mentor technical teams in the repairs of equipment and resolution of downtime.
• Serve as a technical liaison for all levels of the company including production/maintenance employees, plant technical and management resources, marketing, R&D organizations, customers and other plants.
• Design and execute Validation and/or Qualification exercises in accordance with FDA General principles of Software Validation.
• Ensure processes and equipment fully comply with Safety, QMS and CGMP requirements.
• Configure, program, test, and debug automation equipment and systems such as PLCs, HMIs, VFDs for motor controls, and data collection.
• Design electrical cabinets for control and data acquisition systems. This includes electrical schematics, component selection, and panel layouts.
• Support investigations in product quality problems, determine root cause, gather and analyze data and implement corrective action to reduce or eliminate cause.
• Own and execute completion of CAPA actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives per CI tools used in Business Operating System.
• Provide support and own tasks as needed for New Product Introduction, Change Control and Sustaining Projects.
• Support Capital Expense planning, documentation and execution.
• Conduct capacity studies, enhance system reliability, and identify/implement productivity improvements including new technologies.
• Develop/maintain strategic technical improvement plans for systems.
• Actively participate in definition of quality requirements and justification of acceptance limits to assure compliance with requirements.
• Identify areas for improvement. Recommend solutions to identified problems.
• Implement approved changes using sound engineering principles and fully document requirements on a timely basis.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Operations to identify and resolve production and quality system deficiencies.
• Assist in the development of a safe working environment using occupational safety and health standards, including ergonomic principles.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• 5+ years’ experience in controls/systems engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant Engineering Discipline (Mechanical or Electrical preferred).
• Must be capable of working for extended periods in a manufacturing environment.
• Work standing on hard surfaces, ladders, under and around equipment.
• Advanced computer skills, Windows Suite, CAD, Label design.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in programming/testing of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and HMIs for use in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficient in Process Validation principles and methodologies.
• Proven track record in development and commissioning of equipment.
• Proven track record of Project Management.
• Proven track record of driving Continuous improvement.
• Preferred experience in glass substrates, screen printing, and medical device manufacturing.
• Preferred Knowledge of process historians (OSI PI, Factory Talk Historian).

The hiring range for this position is: $80,000-$115,000 plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.

Epredia offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all individuals, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected classes which may exist under applicable federal, state or local law.