Automation Specialist

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Since 1990, weve grown into a global leader in personalized medicine. Today, our +5,000 energetic employees are based in +80 locations in Europe, North America, South America, Africa and Asia-Pacificand are working together to support over 200,000 customers worldwide. From compounding and natural products to software, equipment, and genomics we deliver smart, ready-to-use solutions that make healthcare better. Were passionate, science-driven, and always looking for new ways to improve lives.

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The Automation Specialist I is a core team member of the Tech Services team that supports aseptic operations though maintenance activities on all manufacturing at Fagrons two Wichita, KS manufacturing facilities. This individual is well versed in automation concepts, has a strong mechanical aptitude, and will be expected to become a subject matter expert on the supported equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance (planned and unplanned) for equipment supporting the manufacturing processes.
• Work with other departments to improve equipment functionality, throughput, and uptime of equipment.
• Work with CMMS documenting tasks and implementing augmentations to existing maintenance activities per cGMPs.
• Interfaces with Operations personnel on issue resolution.
• Educate Operations personnel on proper operation and care of equipment.
• Assist with installation, start up, qualification, and troubleshooting activities.
• Develop into Subject Matter Expert (SME) on automation equipment.
• Performing all tasks while following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), manufactures literature, and safety policies.
• Develop new and amend SOPs.
• Maintains cleanroom conditions, by growing and behaving according to procedures that align with cGMP practices or guidelines.
• Deviation management: initiate, investigate, and close out Tech Services related deviation.
• Must be able to meet aseptic gowning qualification requirements.
• Working inside cleanroom suites on your feet for several hours at a time.
• Interface with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and associated process instrumentation.
• Key contributor during semi-annual shutdowns.
• Other projects and duties as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Sound mechanical aptitude.
• General understanding of work order management processes.
• Understand and apply instructions in written, oral, and/or diagram formats.
• Demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality.
• Self-motivated and customer centric.
• Experience with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Experience with automated equipment or automated manufacturing lines preferred.
• Knowledge of and compliance with cGMPs (Current Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Ability to work with others in a positive and professional manner and to develop and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers and management.
• Ability to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed; performs work independently without being prompted.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality, accuracy, and accountability.

Fagron offers its associates competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits including a 401(k) plan with a company matching contribution; medical, vision and dental; health savings account (HSA); holiday/paid time off.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity makes us stronger, and we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome.

Fagron US is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender