Job Description
Job Overview:
ATS Scientific Products is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Controls Engineer to join our dynamic team. If you are a results-driven automation professional with a passion for leading teams and delivering high-quality projects in the pharmaceutical equipment manufacturing industry, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in shaping the future of pharmaceutical automation!
The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the automation team, managing project workloads, and ensuring the successful delivery of automation solutions for our pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment. The Automation Lead Engineer will play a crucial role in driving innovation, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining the highest standards of quality in our automation processes. Responsibilities include:
Team Leadership:
- Lead and mentor a team of automation engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Provide guidance, support, and training to team members to enhance their skills and knowledge in automation technologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of automation solutions with other engineering disciplines.
Project Management:
- Oversee the end-to-end project lifecycle, from conception to completion, ensuring timely and successful delivery of automation projects.
- Develop project plans, allocate resources, and manage project budgets to meet organizational goals.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to gather requirements and ensure project alignment with business objectives.
Additional Responsibilities:
Controls System Design and Implementation:
Lead the design and implementation of automation systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with the R&D team to integrate the latest automation technologies into our equipment, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
Quality Assurance:
Establish and enforce quality assurance processes to ensure the reliability, safety, and compliance of automation solutions.
Conduct thorough testing and validation of automation systems to meet industry standards and customer specifications.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role within automation engineering, preferably in the pharmaceutical or related industry.
- Strong project management skills with a track record of successful project delivery.
- Knowledge of automation technologies, Allen Bradley PLCs and I/O, Siemens PLCS and I/O, GE iFIX SCADA systems, FactoryTalk View ME HMIs, and industrial communication protocols.
- Software: Studio5000, FactoryTalk View ME, Siemens TIA Portal.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
HSE
All employees have the responsibility to work in a safe manner and report any health, safety or environmental concern to their manager or supervisor in a timely manner.
Employee responsibilities for Health, Safety and Environment include:
- Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures
- Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods
- Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts
- Report defect in any equipment or protective device
- Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
- Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
- Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
- Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
- Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct
Why Scientific Products? The three parallelograms in our logo reflect our core company values: People, Process, and Performance. As part of ATS, Scientific Products leverages the ATS Business Model (ABM) to train, develop, engage, empower, and energize our people to make impactful changes in the organization. Our relentless focus on people is what continues to set us apart as a great place to build a career.
- We provide a wide range of innovative and high-quality scientific products that improve people’s lives
- We offer a robust health and welfare benefits package that includes Life, Health, Dental, Vision
- We offer 401(K) including company match, Paid Time Off annually + Paid Holidays
- You will enjoy career Advancement Opportunities and Tuition Assistance to help you achieve your goals and continue your career growth
EEO and Affirmative Action Statement:
SP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis and takes affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. It is our policy to provide our employees and applicants with equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws and not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, political belief, pregnancy, citizenship, handicap or disability, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. SP's Affirmative Action Plan is available through the HR Department and may be accessed during normal business hours.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision:
SP will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Salary Range: $100/K - $130/K
