Automation & Manufacturing Engineer

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Job Description AM Engineering Project

Function: Engineering Projects Automation (Global Technical Operation)
Grade: Pay Grade 26
Reporting To: Engineering Project Manager

Role Purpose

The AM Engineering Project Automation Machine Building role is responsible for end-to-end execution of engineering, automation, and custom machine-building projects, working closely with global OEMs, machine builders, and system integrators.

The role combines strong project management discipline (PMP preferred), deep automation and controls expertise, and hands-on machine realization experience to deliver safe, compliant, and high-performance manufacturing equipment in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities 1. Project Management Capital Execution

• Lead automation-driven engineering and machine-building projects from user requirements through design, FAT, SAT, commissioning, qualification, and handover.
• Own project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and change management.
• Ensure project delivery meets safety, quality, compliance, cost, and timeline commitments.
• Apply standardized project management methodologies for capital projects.

2. Machine Building Global Vendor Management (Mandatory)

• Act as technical project owner for custom-built machines and automated systems.

• Work directly with global machine suppliers, OEMs, and system integrators during:

  • Concept and detailed design
  • Machine build and integration
  • FAT at vendor sites (global)
  • Installation, SAT, ramp-up, and handover

• Review and approve mechanical, electrical, automation, and software design deliverables.

• Ensure supplier compliance with safety, quality, validation, and engineering standards.

3. Automation, Controls Programming

• Provide strong technical leadership and/or hands-on expertise in:

  • PLC systems (Ladder Logic / Structured Text)
  • HMI / SCADA development
  • Servo drives, VFDs, and motion control
  • Machine safety systems

• Lead automation troubleshooting, logic review, performance tuning, and optimization.

• Ensure automation solutions are robust, standardized, and scalable.

4. Vision Systems Advanced Automation

• Lead integration of Cognex (or equivalent) vision systems for inspection, verification, and traceability.
• Define vision system requirements, acceptance criteria, and commissioning strategy.
• Support long-term system reliability and performance.

5. Electrical Instrumentation Engineering

• Review and approve electrical schematics, panel layouts, loop diagrams, and instrumentation selection.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, functional safety, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate electrical installation, testing, and commissioning activities.

6. Compliance, Validation Governance

• Ensure projects comply with EHS, machine safety, GMP, Quality Systems, and Data Integrity requirements.
• Lead or support IQ / OQ / PQ execution for automated equipment.
• Own deviations, root cause investigations, and CAPA implementation related to automation or equipment.
• Maintain audit-ready project and validation documentation.

7. Stakeholder Team Leadership

• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, IT/OT, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Global Engineering teams.
• Provide technical mentoring and task leadership to junior engineers or automation resources.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and mitigation plans to engineering leadership.

Compliance Knowledge Requirements

Demonstrated working knowledge and practical application of:

Machine Safety Functional Safety

• ISO 12100
• ISO 13849 (Cat / PL)
• IEC 62061
• ISO 13857
• ISO 14119
• ISO 14120

Electrical Safety

• IEC 60204-1

Automation Standards

• IEC 61131-3
• Industrial networks
• Safety PLC concepts

Medical Device Quality

• ISO 13485
• FDA 21 CFR Part 820 principles

GMP Data Integrity

• EU GMP Annex 15
• ICH Q7 / Q9 / Q10 concepts
• ALCOA+
• 21 CFR Part 11 awareness

Equipment Qualification

• IQ, OQ, PQ
• Risk-based validation
• Controlled FAT/SAT with vendors

Internal Standards

• Machine Safety / Zero-Access (ZAMG)
• Risk assessment practices

Qualification Experience

• Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Automation Engineering (preferred).

• Strong experience in automation-intensive machine-building or capital projects.

• Mandatory hands-on exposure to:

  • Global machine vendors / OEMs
  • PLC, HMI, and servo drives
  • Cognex or equivalent vision systems
  • Automation programming and integration

• Experience in regulated manufacturing (MedTech / Pharma) preferred.

• Ability to identify root cause through a QMS-driven approach and awareness of CAPA processes.

Role Positioning

• This is a hands-on technical execution leadership role.
• The candidate is expected to operate independently with minimal supervision.

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