Title:  Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer- Electrical

Job Title: Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer- Electrical 

Location: Columbus, OH

Job Type: Full-Time

Req ID: 9627

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ purpose is to put better health within reach, every day for millions of patients around the world.  We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 760 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.  Through our global footprint of 30+ manufacturing plants, 8+ R&D centers, and 9,000+ empowered employees, we are committed to making high-quality medicines accessible to the people who need them.

Description:

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.  We are seeking a talented and motivated Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer- Electrical to join our team. 

In this role, you will be responsible for the management and execution of all Engineering activities related to the building electrical systems, including generators, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers & switchboards, UPS and other down-stream equipment. Key duties involve troubleshooting problems, performing repairs and ensuring equipment reliability to provide essential utility services. Provide operational support, complex troubleshooting, and optimization for automation equipment, directing and coordinating activities to improve reliability, and applying advanced engineering principles to the design and implementation of new equipment.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality. 
• Direct more complex group projects - identify, propose and champion creative and constructive solutions articulating the business value created. Monitor and communicate progress on all projects within the assigned portfolio to successfully deliver project scope, timeline and budget objectives. Maintain a “state of control” over systems by assuring maintenance of as-built drawings, system documentation and EX rating management.
• Troubleshoot control and instrumentation systems to resolve complex equipment issues.  Provide engineering expertise and technical guidance to maintenance to perform repairs, design changes, or other corrections as a result of troubleshooting or performance evaluation.  Estimates project budgets and resource requirements.  
• Mentor peers and site resources on automation and control systems facility utility systems.  Provide training and technical supervision to instrumentation and electrical personnel as well as Flow technicians for automation control systems throughout the site. 
• Develop test plans, implementation plans, and project timelines for various projects.
• Write functional requirements/specifications documents. 

• Support the design, specification, installation, startup and validation of building electrical distribution equipment from medium voltage services to equipment MCC.   Partner with Engineering lead of process control systems, electrical systems and instrumentation for capital and upgrade projects.  Ensure site specifications, standards and cGMP compliance to expectations are met and that good engineering practices are followed.  Coordinate with other engineers, project managers, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design and implementation.
• Identify continuous improvement activities related to building electrical infrastructure, automation control systems throughout the site and champion solutions aligned with site and department metrics, Business Objectives and Strategy.  Identify areas of opportunity to improve equipment and component reliability.
• Review electrical equipment thermography study, interpret data & determine if action needs to be taken based on findings from study.
• Update single line drawings, panel schedules, & control diagrams.
• Review time current curves, determine best circuit breakers/ fuses for implementing based on equipment being used to reduce arc-flash, ensure transformers are protected correctly and reduce false motor overload trips

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• In lieu of a bachelor's degree, an additional four years of experience is required in the areas of engineering below.
• Experience with network and system administration of Microsoft based systems.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including but not limited to, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Proven ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and initiatives.
• Demonstrated successful communication and negotiation skills to manage conflicting and/or multiple demands, including ability to present to various level within an organization.
• Demonstrated ability to apply analytical skills to identify problems; recognizes symptoms, causes, and alternate solutions and makes timely sound decisions even under risk and uncertainty.
• Willingness to travel to external domestic and international supplier sites (typically less than 10% of the time).
• Provide engineering expertise and technical guidance when necessary, including off-shift on-call support rotation. 

• 6+ years of experience in power distribution systems (utility to MCC/PP), process control systems, variable frequency drives (VFD) and automated control systems, preferably in the chemical, food, or pharmaceutical industries.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Programming/troubleshooting Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers
• Experience supporting Building Utility Systems
• AutoCAD

What We Offer*:

• Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
• Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 3% of eligible pay.  Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
• A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date).  Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
• 3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
• 11 company paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
• Employee discount program
• Wellbeing rewards program
• Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid maternity and parental leave

*Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and depend on the job classification, role, and length of employment.  Benefits are subject to change as well as specific plan or program terms.

Recruiters:

Please note that Hikma has a set roster of approved recruiters for specific roles agreed to in advance and does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies regarding open positions.  In the absence of a signed agreement and approval from Hikma’s Human Resources department to submit resumes for a specific position, Hikma will not approve, nor will be under an obligation to make, any payment to such non-approved third-parties in the event a candidate they refer is hired by Hikma.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.