Title:  Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Automation & Controls Engineer

Location: Columbus, OH

Job Type: Full-Time

Req ID: 7178

About Us:

As a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of essential medicines, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day.® for millions of patients around the world.  We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 750 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 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 8,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them 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. 

In this role, you will be responsible for the management and execution of all Engineering activities related to automation solutions for production and/or facility equipment. 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.

Accountabilities

• Partner with Engineering lead to support the design, specification, installation, startup and validation 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 assure a complete and timely design and implementation.
• 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.
• Coordinate with Operations to identify requirements for process controls, develop control strategies and implement.
• Research new technologies and procedures relative to automation and controls that could be utilized to improve the business and processes. Analyze, compare and select equipment best suited for various applications.
• Contribute to functional forums at the site, regionally, and within the Global Engineering Network. Support standards development and master planning activities.
• 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.
• Develop calibration, preventative maintenance and additional procedures in support of systems and instruments installed.
• Identify continuous improvement activities relative to automation control and software 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.
• Mentor peers and site resources on automation and control systems of production equipment. Provide training and technical supervision to instrumentation and electrical personnel as well as Flow technicians for automation control systems throughout the site.

Qualifications

We value the skills and experiences candidates brig to the table. While we jave listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:

• Bachelor’s Degree Engineering
• In lieu of a bachelor's degree, an additional four years of experience is required in the below areas of engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in all areas of process control systems encompassing instrumentation, automated control, and electrical distribution, preferably in the chemical, food, or pharmaceutical industries.
• Experience with network and system administration of Microsoft based systems, Visual Basic, and SQL is preferred.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including but not limited to, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and AutoCAD.
• Proven ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and initiatives.
• Demonstrated successful communication and negotiation skills in order 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in programming/troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Experience with Allen-Bradley, Modicon, and Siemens S7 PLCs is preferred.
• Experience in programming and configuration of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems; experience with Wonderware products is preferred.

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.

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.