Arxada
Automation Engineer-onsite Williamsport, PA
US - Williamsport,PA
Sponsorship not specified$100k-$115kDetected 30 days ago
RoboticsControlsGMPCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsHMI
About the role
- Provide hands‑on troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions to restore equipment and minimize downtime.
- Establish and execute preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for automation assets, supporting long‑term reliability.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and improve automated manufacturing systems including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and safety interlocks.
- Define and maintain automation and control system architectures to maximize uptime, safety, and maintainability.
- Develop, test, and deploy control logic, HMI interfaces, and automation scripts using structured testing and validation methods (FAT/SAT).
- Create and maintain technical documentation including schematics, SOPs, code documentation, and change records to support audits and data integrity.
- Train and coach operations and maintenance teams to improve first‑time‑fix rates and build automation capability on site.
- Demonstrated capability in commissioning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support of automated systems.
- This role leads automation initiatives from concept through commissioning and long‑term reliability support, partnering closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality teams.
- You will be empowered to decide and drive automation improvements, strengthen equipment reliability, and embed best practices that support cGMP and ISO requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, or related Engineering discipline.
- 5-10 years of experience working with industrial automation or control systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong experience with PLCs (e.g., Rockwell CompactLogix / MicroLogix), HMI development, and robotic systems.
- Working knowledge of cGMP, ISO, and manufacturing safety requirements.
Skills
- Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills in cross‑functional environments.
Compensation
- The expected salary range for this role is 100-115k annually but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job‑related, non‑discrimin
Benefits
- 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.
- We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.
Company info
- With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024.
- Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers' success.]
Equal opportunity
- Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
- Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high‑performance applications.
- Arxada is an equal opportunity employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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