Job Description:
The ARM Group is looking to hire a Full-Time Automation and Controls Engineer (Pharma Exp – MUST) for one of our leading clients in Decatur, IL
Salary: $150K/Annually.
Position Summary:
- The Controls Engineer performs engineering design and installation services for automated process equipment, facility systems, and software systems. The incumbent performs troubleshooting and corrective maintenance with production equipment at client facilities.
- Primary responsibility is for maintaining automated electromechanical systems and software.
- This includes project support related to facility modifications, equipment installations, and maintenance activities.
- Typical project work involves developing specification for equipment and systems and coordinating implementation activities to place the systems into service.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities:
- Routinely maintains, troubleshoots, and develops application solutions for automated electromechanical systems and software.
- Experience in a senior level position with planning, scheduling, and organizing project activities.
- Performs corrective maintenance on facility and production equipment including, but is not limited to PLCs, vision systems, SCADA system development, automated packaging equipment, and high purity utility systems.
- The incumbent may be required to work any shift and may be required to work both scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
- The incumbent may be required to carry and respond to a cell phone, pager, or radio.
- Work with all departments to support the manufacturing operations and to improve methods for automated data collection and reporting, and overall reliability and performance of equipment and systems. This includes existing systems and new installation projects.
- Keep an open line of communication across departments and managerial lines.
- Familiarity and ability to use software systems for Work Orders and Calibration.
- Ability to identify the appropriate materials and parts to maintain and repair equipment and order the parts using automated methods.
- Good written and verbal communication skills to interact with internal and external personnel providing timely information to avoid production delays. This includes timely, accurate, and neat completion of documentation, such as work orders and reports that meet GMP requirements.
Position Requirements: Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year accredited college or university with Major in Electrical Engineering, Software, or combination of a related degree with work experience.
- The incumbent must have a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience with industrial/process controls, PLCs, software editing and developing.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley required.
- Experience with Siemens and B&R preferred.
- Experience in a project engineer/management role with planning, scheduling, and organizing responsibilities.
Job Prerequisites:
- Ability to meet attendance standards.
- All full-time employees are required to work a 40-hour week.
- At times it may be necessary to work additional hours to get the required tasks accomplished to meet deadlines.
Physical Demands, Mental Requirements, and Work Environment:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.
- The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for written work and PC use.
Mental Requirements
- Ability to hear accurately the spoken word with moderate office noise or plant noise.
- Ability to apply deductive reasoning and understand complicated issues.
- Ability to receive instructions and follow work rules and company policies.
- Ability to follow safety and security practices.
- Ability to meet deadlines and effectively deal with office stress.
- Ability to accurately communicate ideas, facts, and technical information; and
- Maintain confidentiality of certain information.
Disclaimer:
ARM GROUP is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants participating in all aspects of the selection process.
By applying for this job, you consent to allow representatives of ARM GROUP LLC to contact you regarding your candidacy. This may include communication via email, phone, text, or other means deemed appropriate by ARM GROUP LLC. Rest assured, your information will be handled confidentially and used solely for recruitment purposes.
It’s important to note that ARM Group LLC does not interfere in the decision-making process regarding your selection or rejection. The ultimate decision to hire or reject your candidacy lies solely with the client organization, with whom we have an agreement to source candidates for their consideration
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All applicants must submit to background check and drug screening.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please be aware that this position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.