1 | The automation engineer will be responsible for the following: - Proficient in reading and writing ladder logic programs for automation systems, with specific expertise in installing and utilizing PLC & HMI applications from Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, and/or Inductive Automation. This includes familiarity with RSLogix, FactoryTalk ME/SE, RSLinx, TIA Portal, WinCC OA, and/or Ignition.
- Skilled in programming in Python or similar languages.
- Knowledgeable in configuring OPC applications such as Kepware server for interconnecting automation systems.
- Well-versed in networking systems, TCP/IP addressing, and network ports.
- Familiar with Windows server setup and maintenance as well as VMware systems.
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2 | The automation engineer's responsibilities, aligned with clients procedures, include: - Preparing and updating equipment and automation change control documentation for approval.
- Documenting all changes made to equipment and automation documentation and software.
- Preparing computer system qualification testing protocols associated with the changes for clients approval and being able to execute automation/computer system testing protocols.
- Ensuring compliance with all specifications during the execution of testing and documenting/reporting discrepancies to.
- Troubleshooting and remediating all testing discrepancies and equipment malfunctions.
- Documenting all automation operational and maintenance activities.
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3 | The automation engineer will: - Provide support for the FLEx Sterile project, aiding in Automation Qualification and facility startup for the facility's Automation systems.
- Assist in preparing operational readiness by implementing system administration processes and developing procedures.
- Support pilot plant process automation project activities to ensure compliance with GMPs and EHS regulations.
- Review and investigate equipment and automation-related processes/issues and recommend/implement steps to remediate any identified issues.
- Document all network configuration setups for the interconnected pilot plant systems, including updating and/or creating network architectural drawings as necessary.
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4 | Develop annual Periodic Review Reports (PRR) for automation systems, which includes: - Reviewing all SDLC documentation of automation systems to ensure compliance with clients requirements.
- Conducting a system administration review of the automation systems to oversee system user access, including a thorough review of all user accounts with the relevant business areas.
- Verifying all automation and code backups for PLCs, HMI, Python, etc.
- Reviewing all incidents, conducting root cause analysis, and providing a path forward.
- Ensuring the installation of all appropriate Microsoft patches via change requests.
- Utilizing the clients document management system for the storage and approval of the PRR documentation.
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