Title:  Sr. Automation Engineer

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?  

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.  

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.  

Job Summary:

In this role, you will lead the development and implementation of new manufacturing processes, capacity expansions, and equipment/process optimization initiatives within various manufacturing sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads capital equipment projects, including defining technical specifications, seeking competitive proposals, and managing all activities and requirements to full-scale production.
• Research and develop design concepts for new automation/technology and present proposals to leadership.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable manufacturing processes and systems.
• Validation of new equipment or equipment modifications, including acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), process development (characterization studies, DOEs, Gage R&Rs, etc.) and installation, operational, performance qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Supports various manufacturing sites with root cause and corrective action (RCCA) of equipment, continuous improvement initiatives, and product-related opportunities.
• Technical and hands-on automated equipment troubleshooting, repair, and improvements.
• Analyze data for problem solving, validation, and identification of improvement opportunities.
• Write user requirements, equipment specifications, validation protocols and reports, and other documents as needed.
• Promote and support a Lean Manufacturing environment within all sites.
• Provide a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Automation includes – PLC-driven assembly machines, robots, end-of-arm tooling, pneumatic and servo systems, vision systems, label applicators, test equipment, etc.

Basic Qualifications: 

• BS in Engineering or other technical degree.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in automated manufacturing.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and repair of automated equipment.
• Experience performing acceptance testing and validation of new equipment.
• Experience in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Experience with data analytics and statistical process control.
• Knowledge of best practices in manufacturing processes, workflows, production equipment and industrial techniques.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Master’s degree in engineering.
• Experience in medical device industry or other regulated industry.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD design and drawings.
• Six Sigma Black Belt.
• Experience developing data collection systems, reports, and dashboards.

Travel Requirements:

• Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Light – exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.  If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of force greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.
• Proven ability to work in a virtual environment in a global organization and to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Make independent and sound judgments.
• Multitask, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize.
• Excellent communicator with ability to maintain confidentiality and resolve conflicts and ambiguity.
• Use written and verbal communication skills effectively. Maintain clear communication paths with stakeholders, providing routine project review updates as needed.
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents to analyze and solve problems.
• Solves complex problems analyzing possible solutions using standard methodologies, procedures, experience, judgment, and precedents.
• Learn and apply new information and new skills. #LI-CS1

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.  

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