Associate Automation Engineer
Amneal
Summary
The Automation Engineer's primary role is to work under supervision and coordinating installation, troubleshooting and assist in maintaining automated processes and facility related equipment.
Job description
Essential Functions
- Responsible for troubleshooting, servicing and repairing of computerized systems and robotic devices that are designed to reduce human interaction, such as robotic assembly devices and computer-controlled building air-conditioning systems with guidance from his/her supervisor.
- Help perform hands on field installation, operational start-up, calibration, and commissioning activities under close supervision.
- Support field technician, bench technician, robotics technician, production support technician and maintenance technician.
- Help improve and monitor automation processes for optimum cost efficiency of production under close supervision.
- Support installation and troubleshooting control systems to automate upstream and downstream processing equipment, including Mixers, Coaters, Pouchers, Cartoners, Packaging Lines, Laboratory Equipment, Facility Systems, Stability Chambers, BMS, CIP (Clean in Place) and SIP (Steam in Place), Water System Controls, Tablet Press, Fluid Bed Dryers, Granulators, Vision System, etc. under proper guidance.
- Read, understand, verify and draft for approval P&ID, Engineering Layout, Engineering Drawings and Engineering documents and Electrical Schematics.
- Assist in monitoring automated systems, help isolate problems and help perform repairs under close supervision.
- Work under supervision to assist with the following: design, program, simulate and test automated machinery and processes in order to complete exact tasks; assist with design, upgrade, and troubleshoot new and existing PLC control systems based on company guidelines; assist with performing field commissioning based on project requirements; assist with execution of automation projects, hardware and software implementation, executing its qualification and validation. Assist with training coworkers on use of equipment.
- Assist in providing 24x7 on-call Automation Support, including technical support and troubleshooting functions.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) Automation Technology or Mechatronics Associate Degree Program - Required; Master Degree (MS/MA) Electrical Engineer, Electrical & Electronics Engineer - Preferred.
Experience: 3 years or more in Experience working with hydraulics, pneumatics, programmable logic controllers, electrical circuits, electrical machinery and human-machine interfaces within industrial and manufacturing plant, food or pharmaceutical processing facilities. No experience required for Masters in Electrical Engineer, Electrical & Electronics Engineer.
Skills: Good math and analytic skills are essential to understand automated systems and isolate problems. Workers are expected to become proficient with various instruments and hand tools, such as electrical millimeters.
Specialized Knowledge: Fully comprehend, verify, and develop P&ID, Engineering Layout, Engineering Drawings and Engineering documents.
Licenses: Certifications and credentials from Electronics Technicians Association and the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council are preferable.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) in Automation Technology or Mechatronics Associate Degree Program
- 3 years or more experience working with hydraulics, pneumatics, programmable logic controllers, electrical circuits, electrical machinery and human-machine interfaces within industrial and manufacturing plant, food or pharmaceutical processing facilities
- Good math and analytic skills
- Proficiency with various instruments and hand tools, such as electrical millimeters
- Fully comprehend, verify, and develop P&ID, Engineering Layout, Engineering Drawings and Engineering documents
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Insurance Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Short-Term Incentive
- Performance-Based Award
Company overview
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: AMRX) is a leading American publicly traded pharmaceutical company headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Founded in 2002 by brothers Chirag and Chintu Patel, the company has grown to become one of the largest and fastest-growing generic pharmaceutical manufacturers in the United States. Amneal operates as an integrated pharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing, and distributing generic, brand, and biosimilar products. With approximately 8,100 employees globally, the company maintains operations across North America, Asia, and Europe. Amneal's business is organized into three main segments: a robust U.S. generics business with over 250 product families, a growing specialty pharmaceuticals division focused on central nervous system disorders and endocrine conditions, and an expanding biosimilars portfolio. The company has established itself as a leader in complex dosage forms and difficult-to-manufacture products, with manufacturing capabilities spanning oral solids, injectables, ophthalmics, liquids, topicals, transdermals, and respiratory devices. Amneal's mission 'We make healthy possible' reflects its commitment to providing affordable access to essential medicines while maintaining high-quality standards across its global operations.