Senior Automation Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY Primary accountabilities are: Support set-up of automation function at Rathdrum. Ensure high levels of uptime for all required systems to support manufacturing plans. Ensure compliance with Zoetis and regulatory policies including Quality, IT Security and EHS. Automation Projects Support. Act as a Subject Matter Expert for Automation. The role will report to the site Automation Lead and will have a strong relationship with the site Operations, Quality and EHS functions. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Key objectives of this position include: Technical Assist in the measurement of automation system availability and implement solutions to improve it to level required to support Manufacturing and Critical Utility Operations including LVI, WWTP, Process Water and BMS. Ensure costs of ownership of Automation Systems are minimized. Mentor automation team to achieve site and department goals in a fast-paced environment. Technical and hands-on automated equipment troubleshooting, repair, and improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement sustainable manufacturing processes and systems Perform and document engineering studies and evaluations. Analyze data to drive improvements, determine prioritization, and identify opportunities. Lead and provide mentorship in root cause and corrective action (RCCA). Champion high-visibility projects. Develop project scope, timeline, savings, and cost estimations Write validation, user requirements, equipment specification, and other documents as needed. Provide engineering assistance to assure plant, machinery, and processes are at an optimum level . Establishes relationships with customer and automation suppliers in pursuit of win - win results and ongoing business. Evaluate new technologies and methodologies to use in the plant. Provide a "Customer Service" attitude when interacting with internal and external stakeholders while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards. Perform other duties as assigned based on business needs. Conform with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety rules. Other duties as assigned. Compliance Ensure Zoetis, FDA/HPRA and other regulatory agency policies and standards for Manufacturing Automation systems are fully complied with. Execute effective Change Control process for all site automation systems ensuring that changes are captured and assessed/tested/closed out in a timely manner. Maintenance of CSV qualification library of documents ensuring it is audit ready at all times. Implement Data Integrity and 21 CFR part 11 requirements. Support the development of long term asset upgrades for all automated systems and processes . Collaboration and Influencing Working with and influencing other departments and cross-functional teams, in particular Quality and Operations, to investigate and resolve quality and downtime issues and improve performance. Excellent oral and written communication skills in particular report writing skills. Support the implementation of corporate global policies, site and business specific guidelines and manufacturing SOPs. Ability to work on own initiative with minimal direction. Please note that duties/responsibilities may vary from time to time for operational reasons, such as the implementation of continuous improvement projects and/or procedural updates. SYSTEM OWNER / SUBSYSTEM OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES Quality Systems System Owner (SO) System Owners have overall accountability for the site Quality Systems for which they are responsible and in particular for: Providing strategic & proactive direction with respect to the System (across the site) in terms of content and execution. Providing support, guidance & coaching to Sub System Owners (SSO). Ensuring that SSO regularly review sub-systems for their effectiveness, escalating issues where required to site Quality Council (QRC) for action & remediation. Owning relevant System issues in the site Compliance Plan. Defining resources as needed & communicating resource needs to Site Lead. Applying people change control across Sub-Systems within their responsibility. Ensuring that SSO have proactive continuous improvement plans for their Sub-Systems. Sub System Owner (SSO) Sub-System Owners have overall accountability for the site Quality Sub-Systems for which they are responsible and in particular for: Providing strategic & proactive direction with respect to their Sub-System (across the site) in terms of content and execution. Regularly reviewing their Sub-System & presenting Sub-System review to Quality Council (QRC) as required. Escalating issues where required to the System Owner (SO) and site QRC for action and remediation. Owning relevant Sub-System issues in the site Compliance Plan. Defining resources as needed & communicating resource needs to SO. Developing & implementing proactive continuous improvement plans for their sub-system. In partnership with the SO, ensuring that there are clearly defined expert(s) for each sub-system, acting as a point of contact during inspections. Overseeing all documents associated with their sub-system and providing input to the document owners during updates. Providing comments on new/revised draft policies and guidelines and completing impact assessments where required. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Directly reports to the Site Automation Lead. Strong working relationship with other departments including Maintenance, Projects, Facilities, Operations, Quality and EHS. Will contribute to the overall performance of Zoetis and the achievement of the Company's strategic objectives through daily exhibition of Zoetis Core Beliefs and leading by example with the Technical Engineering Team. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in engineering or science field. At least 5 years' experience in a similar role in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment Strong automation background and experience with MES systems a plus. Experienced in similar roles within the Pharmaceutical/Chemical industry, s/he will have a proven track-record of consistent high performance and delivery in a complex, global and matrixed environment. Possess a strong analytical acumen with ability to interrogate project financial data and take appropriate actions. Deep understanding of GMP and the Quality standards required in the API Manufacturing sector. TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED Automation Systems: Siemens PCS7, S7-300/400 PLC, Simatic Batch, Aveva SCADA, SQL Query / Reports OT Virtualization Knowledge of manufacturing processes (API Pharma), workflows, production equipment and industrial techniques . Analytical approach demonstrated problem solving skills, comfortable with use of spreadsheets. Attention to detail, strong appetite for learning, ambitious. Self-motivated with a positive can-do attitude. Fearless with the innate ability to call out with courage when concerns or challenges need to be made fairly in course of their duties to ensure team are guided and supported at all times. Respectful of all colleagues and calm under pressure with ability to communicate and present technical material with confidence to influence others within the company global network at all levels. PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS Role is based at Rathdrum, Ireland. Full time Legal statement as below This job advert indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required. Additional position specific requirements/responsibilities are contained in approved training curricula. Visa status re must be eligible to work and live in Ireland as below Colleague must be legally eligible to live and work in Ireland. Summary of our Benefits In addition, to being part the world leading animal health company focused on the needs of those who raise and care for animals we offer a range of benefits such as competitive salary, bonus, 25.5 days holiday per annum plus public holidays, a defined contributory pension plan, private medical insurance for you and your family and empowered flexible working, to name a few. 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