Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Automation Engineer Manager reports to the Director of Engineering & Projects and is responsible for managing: repairs and maintenance, Packaging Line, Track and Trace and routine maintenance/automation of all required equipment and facility.  The role works as a second line to Head of Engineering for the Monroe site.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Repairs and Maintenance

• Repairs and maintenance of all manufacturing equipment for all technical issues related to PLC and automation
• Resolution of all recurrent technical issues related to automation in all manufacturing equipment.
• Preventative maintenance through predictive maintenance to reduce breakdowns
• Upkeep of all PLCs and instrumentation to meet current cGMP requirements

Packaging Line Management

• Troubleshooting of bottle packaging line to reduce stoppages and breakdowns and ensure >80% Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) with 50Mn tablets output from one packaging line.
• Train all operators and supervisors for effective operation bottle packaging line to meet above target.
• Improve automation in packaging line to reduce manpower to <5 per shift.

Track and Trace Management

• Troubleshoot track and trace equipment to ensure zero breakdown
• Resolve all ongoing issues with track and trace
• Training of operators and supervisors for smooth operations of this machine
• Coordination of vendors (e.g. Antares vision) an Glenmark IT cell for timely resolution of problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Engineering Degree (4 year) required
• 8-10 years’ experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of
  • PLCs and instrumentation,
  • bottle packaging machine for tablets and capsules
  • Track and Trace equipment
  • SAP (Systems Applications and Products in Data Processing)
  • Strong computer skills including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Good presentation skills, interpersonal skills

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering diversity in the workplace, both in its employee workforce and in Company leadership. (minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity)