Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals

Associate Engineer II, Automation

Verona, Wisconsin, United States · Mid

Sponsorship not specified$75k-$90kDetected 19 days ago

Customer SupportPLCControlsGMPFDA RegulatoryResearchAnimal StudiesCommunicationWritingSCADA

About the role

The Associate Engineer II, Automation, plays a critical role in plant engineering operations and contributes to continuous improvements to enhance efficiency, safety, and productivity for the manufacturing plant.
The Associate Automation Engineer II is responsible for supporting the lifecycle of our process control programming, hardware, and supporting network infrastructure under the guidance of management and subject matter experts.

Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC and SCADA programs and process control hardware to support pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Troubleshoot simple to moderate automation and associated electrical and mechanical system issues with support from subject matter experts.
Participate on project teams to implement moderate to complex automation projects
collaborate on shared deliverables, mitigate project risks, provide project updates, and meet timelines
Update and maintain engineering documents, electrical / network drawings, and equipment records with changes.
Work independently as a super user for simple automation systems, such as Environmental Monitoring. Perform routine administrative level tasks such as new device addition, user addition and review, and alarm strategy review with end user input.
Partner with IS&I to troubleshoot process control system network infrastructure and hardware.
Participate on project teams to implement moderate to complex automation projects; collaborate on shared deliverables, mitigate project risks, provide project updates, and meet timelines
Provide front line troubleshooting of process automation programming and hardware issues to support business continuity. Provide second level troubleshooting to maintenance departments for process control instrumentation and wiring.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical) or similar field
Minimum of 3+ years of experience in an Automation Engineering role
Prior experience with PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and/or SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) programming
Ability to work with management to prioritize timelines and deadlines across assignments.
Prior experience with SIEMENS process control hardware and programming (STEP 7, WinCC, Process Historian) systems.
Prior experience with commissioning, qualification, and change management in a regulated environment.
Hands on experience with process equipment operations, mechanical integration with control systems, and mechanical troubleshooting.
Working knowledge of process control network infrastructure, troubleshooting, and administration.
Candidates must have current, valid authorization to work in the country where this role is located.

Arrowhead's RNAi-based therapeutics leverage this natural pathway of gene silencing.
Our employees are nimble, science-driven innovators who are collaborating to bring new therapies to patients in need.

Prior experience with SIEMENS process control hardware and programming (STEP 7, WinCC, Process Historian) systems.
Prior experience with commissioning, qualification, and change management in a regulated environment.
Knowledgeable in process control instrumentation troubleshooting.
Hands on experience with process equipment operations, mechanical integration with control systems, and mechanical troubleshooting.
Prior experience using CAD software for updating electrical and automation drawings.
Working knowledge of process control network infrastructure, troubleshooting, and administration.

Independently identify and complete simple controls and equipment corrective actions or work as part of team to identify root cause and correct moderate to complex electrical, controls, and mechanical issues.
lead or work as part of a cross functional team to plan, implement and test improvements.
Support and coordinate with contracted system integrators with project delivery as part of a cross functional project team.
Define scope and deliverables of automation improvement projects of simple to moderate complexity; lead or work as part of a cross functional team to plan, implement and test improvements.

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