At VIATRIS we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.
Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.
We do so via:
Access Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
Leadership Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and
Partnership Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.
This posting supports ongoing hiring needs and may be used to consider candidates for upcoming opportunities.
Every day we rise to the challenge to make a difference and heres how the Sr Automation Engineer role will make an impact:
Key responsibilities for this role include:
Lead process improvement efforts through the use Operational Excellence methodologies (Six Sigma & Lean).
Accountable for providing controls software and instrumentation technical support to process equipment facilities and utilities.
Support site by providing a good knowledge and understanding of electrical control systems principles and procedures.
Manage the development and implementation of strategic efforts such as Control Systems Design Specifications (SOO) Sequence of Operations PIDs and (RCA) Root Cause Analysis.
Review update and approve Control Systems (Hardware Software DCS PLC SCADA HMI Screens) equipment standards and User Requirement Specifications (URS).
Program PLC DCS and HMI applications for automated process equipment and environmental using software such as: Foxboro Siemens Honeywell Rockwell RSLogix RSLogix 500 Series Omron Panelbuilder 32 and RS View Wonderware and Factory Talk ME.
Manage projects related to design commissioning and performance improvement of automated equipment. Actively participate and support equipment troubleshooting and/or plant shutdown activities.
Independently evaluate select and apply standard engineering techniques procedures and criteria in making and proposing improvements and modifications to automated systems.
Provide technical support to Validation Automation Manufacturing and Quality Assurance with technical assessments troubleshooting and investigation reports (IRs). Perform revisions to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as required.
Learn and comply with company policies and requirements of regulatory agencies.
Within area of responsibility understand and comply with all DPT safety environmental and quality practices and procedures as outlined in organizational/departmental guidelines and SOPs as well as applicable federal state and local regulations. Perform job functions in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines health authority regulations and departmental processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
The minimum qualifications for this role are:
Bachelors degree in electrical Industrial Computer or Mechanical Engineering from a four-year College or University is required.
Minimum 10 15 years of related experience is required.
Experience in a cGMP environment including pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
At Viatris we offer competitive salaries benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.
Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race national origin religion age color sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression disability or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local state or federal laws rules or regulations.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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