Automation Specialist (PLC) Job in Bethlehem 18017, Pennsylvania Us
Automation Specialist
Job Summary: Responsible for installing, programming, maintaining, upgrading and documenting plant Rockwell PLC, HMI automation and data acquisition in an FDA-regulated environment.
· Troubleshoot existing Allen-Bradley Logic 5000 PLC.
· Provide training and prepare new programming related to PLC and HMI equipment.
· Assist in automating projects
· Insure GAMP compliance with all automation systems
· Tune loops as necessary
· Provide technical expertise and training to in-house and contracted technical staff.
· Develop and test ladder logic, structured text and function sequence blocks with PLC code
· Develop and test and implement SCADA/HMI systems
· Troubleshoot HMI, SCADA, and PLC software and hardware issues.
· Oversee development, implementation and maintenance of data collection systems including assisting users in getting easy access to data
· Serves as the resident expert for all PLC, HMI, automation and VFD related issues.
· Responsible for controls systems design, specification, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up assistance.
· Develop and implement automation and control standards
· Responds to emergency automation situations.
· Work closely with the plant instrument technician in installation, troubleshooting, checkout, validation and start-up of new instrumentation
· Develop automation architecture
· Responsible for specifying, purchasing, configuring, troubleshooting and maintaining all VFDs in the Bethlehem Plant
· Assist in preparation of PIDs for assigned projects
· Develop URS, FRS, and other protocols and documents as required, including IQ, OQ, PQ protocols
· Insure accurate completion of all validation documents such as IQ, OQ, PQ protocols.
· Assist in representing Minrad during factory acceptance testing (FAT) of equipment to be supported, maintained or calibrated.
· Design, develop and manage and complete instrument and automation projects as required
· Insure FDA, cGMP compliance for all metrology and automation-related records.
· Conduct other tasks as required.
Requirements:
· The incumbent must have a demonstrated proficiency in Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Logix PLC Hardware and Software and RSView Software.
· Experience in Allen-Bradley OSI PI Historian and RS Batch strongly preferred.
· Background in instrumentation and controls in a chemical plant is highly desirable.
· A minimum of five years Allen-Bradley Logix 5000 PLC and RSView HMI experience
· A minimum of five years direct cGMP experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is highly desired.
· The incumbent must have a demonstrated proficiency in Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Logix PLC Hardware and Software and RSView Software.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Desktop computer software; networking, Ethernet and communication protocols
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